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Comparing 540 to 660

Discussion in 'Honda Acty' started by Ben Delaney, Jan 14, 2022.

  1. Ben Delaney

    Ben Delaney New Member

    I'm wondering if anyone can help me understand the difference between the 540 and the 660 in terms of the way it feels. I realize that I gain about 8 hp with the bigger one, but I'm wondering of how this translates to real everyday driving. I will be mainly driving this around town as a work truck and occasionally on small highways.
    Relatedly, should I be expecting to pay significantly less for a 540?
     
  2. installater

    installater Active Member

    I have a 1988 Suzuki carry with a 543cc & a 1995 Honda acty with 660 The Honda is more zippy
    Parts are going to be hard to come by for the older models, do your self a favor get the newest one
    you can, 96-97 Honda acty
    You might pay less for the 550 but not in the long run
    Regards
    Brian
     
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  3. installater

    installater Active Member

    And try to get a 5 spd M/T
     
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  4. Ben Delaney

    Ben Delaney New Member

    Thanks Brian! This helps. Definitely looking for a five speed manual transmission with four-wheel-drive. good to know about the parts being slightly harder to find if older. I think at this point I'm going to basically limit my search to 95 through 97.
     
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  5. shogun

    shogun Active Member

    try to get one with the E07 engine with fuel injection https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Acty
    The second generation Acty was launched in March 1988 with the introduction of the Honda E05 engine, with an additional cylinder added, making it a 547 cc 3-cylinder with SOHC. The engine is rated 34 PS (25 kW) at 5500 rpm and 4.5 kg⋅m (44 N⋅m; 33 lb⋅ft) of torque at 5,000 rpm.[6] The first models were the Acty truck and van, with the commercial grade Acty van appearing a month later. The 4WD models (HA-4) were no longer available with an automatic transmission. There was also an "Acty Attack" version of the truck, intended for farmers in particular this model has a differential lock in the rear and features Ultra-Low forward and reverse gears (UL/UR). The other models of STD, SDX, SDX2 and TOWN had slight variations with the TOWN and SDX2 adding a color coded (white) bumper and tachometer. The TOWN features tweed seats with a brown interior (as opposed to "vinyl" like seats on STD models). The only other notable options were a light for rear work area and radio.

    1992 Honda Acty van (first facelift)
    The original Actys have distinct round headlights while the Street has large, rectangular headlamps.The truck and van originally shared the same taillights. After the March 1990 facelift the Acty received the same headlights as the Street, while all models grew longer by 10 cm (3.9 in) as the result of altered kei car regulations. At this time the Street also received the taillights from the contemporary Honda Today (which were also used for the third generation Acty van). The 1990 changeover also meant that the 547 cc engine was replaced with the larger 656 cc Honda E07A engine (with fuel injection added in 1996). The carburetted version of this engine produced 38 PS (28 kW) at 5,300 rpm and 5.5 kg⋅m (54 N⋅m; 40 lb⋅ft) of torque at 4,500 rpm. The Street could reach a top speed of 115 km/h (71 mph), while the four-wheel drive version only could attain 105 km/h (65 mph).


    Post-1996 Honda Acty truck (final facelift)
    In October 1993 the Honda Street's front design was changed yet again, receiving larger, more square headlamp units. A PGM-FI version in "Fox" and "Xi" equipment levels was also introduced to the Street at this time. This version produces 44 PS (32 kW; 43 hp). The front end changes were applied to the Acty as well, beginning in January 1994. The Acty Crawler was also released for the 1994 model year. The Acty and the Street were further modified in January 1996 when the turn signals were changed from amber to clear. At this time, the fuel injected Acty SDX-Hi was also introduced - only with two-wheel drive and a five-speed manual - with the same engine as the Street Xi (the Fox was dropped, replaced by the carburetted Street V). Production of the Acty continued until the arrival of the third generation in 1999
     
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