Engine Compression

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1989 Honda Prelude. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

ENGINE COMPRESSION ⁽¹⁾

Model

Standard psi (kg/cm² )

Minimum psi (kg/cm² )

Minimum RPM

Carbureted

171 (12.0)

135 (9.5)

250

Fuel Injected

178 (12.5)

135 (9.5)

250

⁽¹⁾	Maximum variation between cylinders is 28 psi (2 kg/cm² ).