K20Z4 vs D-Series
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
D-Series
BEST
86/100
+4 points over K20Z4
0
/ 100
BUY
K20Z4
Honda
0
/ 100
BEST
D-Series
Honda
Specifications
K20Z4
D-Series
Brand
Honda
Honda
Verdict
BUY
BEST
Reliability
82
86
Years
2007--2012
1986--2005
Displacement
1998 cc
1590 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
201 hp
75--160 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€200--€400
Character
K20Z4
"Civic FN2 Type R. High-revving NA VTEC. 8,100 rpm. Same K-series family as K20C turbo. Incredibly reliable. Oil changes and valve lash adjustment only. Revs are its reliability test."
D-Series
"Civic workhorse. SOHC/DOHC variants. D16 VTEC models are peppy. Simple, cheap, nearly indestructible. Timing belt (interference) — replace on schedule. Millions made worldwide."
Issues Comparison
K20Z4 1
○ MINOR
No significant issues known
D-Series 1
▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference)
Models
K20Z4 1
D-Series 0
No models listed.