Hey,Honda folks.How many RPMS do you 2006 HCH guys guys turn at 60 mph?
Do the RPMS change when the electric motor kicks on?
If it is a range,that is good.I just want a best guess.
I would also be curious how many RPMS the manual trans HCH turns at 60 also-in top gear of course.

I'm curious because my 2001 Prizm auto (rebadged corolla) turns 2850 at 60 mph.
My 1995 Accord 4 cyl auto turned about 2500.

Pilot turns about`1600- 1650.
I'm pretty sure the current Corolla auto turns about 2700 or so(if someone has a real figure,I would be curious)

The Prius turns 1400-1800 at 60. It bounces around a lot-when the electric motor is "on" the RPMS go up.
I'm really surprised that the Prius with that tiny motor can turn such low RPMS.I'm guessing that the "lower compression" and maybe the electrical assist allows it to do it without lugging.Maybe it also has more flywheel effect from the power transfer device. I just don't really know how Toyota managed it. Thanks,Charlie

If you have the automatic CVT, I suspect this figure will be different at different times. Thats the magic of the CVT, it can adjust the ratio at any speed to get the torque it needs.

Around 1800 RPMs, IIRC.

Alabaster Silver HcH

Usually in the 1800 (slight downhill) to 2400 (moderate uphill) range. There's only one spot I go that fast on a regular basis, and because of traffic patterns, watching the rpm isn't a very good idea there.

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Thanks guys.So on level ground roughly 1800-2000rpms? I'll have to try to get a firmer range for the Prius. I use a scanguage, and I think it only changes the display every 2-3 seconds, so it is a little harder to guesstimate the range. Seems like about 1400-1800 level hy.
I should have been specific that I meant on a level hy.
Anyone have any idea with a regular Civic auto turns? Thanks,Charlie

I'd say on a level road at constant 60MPH it's more like 2000-2100.

2006 HCH Alabaster Silver w/Navi
2003 Honda Accord LX

ElanC, I'm going to go out some evening-late-and try to get an idea of what it does at 60-70-75-80. I'm curious about the "penality" the D.C. boss said the Prius had at higher speeds.
I need to get on the interstate with several clear miles of no traffic, and no overpasses, so I can get a better RPM reading. Thanks,Charlie

I asked a similar question on another post. That was "how many mph for each 1000 rpm". It has always been a measure of a quiet relaxed drive or a buzz box.

I asked that before delivery. Now as an owner I realise that with CVT it varies, but you can maintain 70mph with 2000 rpm, which is one of the reasons I love the car - for its smooth untroubled delivery of its power. Whereas normally a 1339cc engine would be working hard running about 3500 rpm at a constant 70 mph. It goes without saying that less revs = less gas!

Nigel, yes, that is what struck me about the Prius once I strapped on the Scanguage(no tach on the Prius). Our 1.8 Corolla(2001 Prizm auto)) turns 2850 at 60 mpg. How in the world was a 1.5 turning 1200 RPMS less without lugging.
More HCH owners please post. Fair amount of disagreement about what an average number would be.
Tulip-any chance you live at altitude-3000+feet?? Does the HCH have a digital or analog tach?? Your number 2000 at 70mph would be about 1700 at 60 mph. Of course, there is going to be a range on this anyway
about 1800
1800-2400
2000-2100
1700 actually 2000 at 70mph
More HCH poster please.
Prius folks also, if you get a chance.
Thanks,Charlie

Phoebeisis

HCHII has a beautiful analog tach. Have a look at the Honda website or look at the photos on "Share" above. For me it is a most important tool but I have seen others who say they never look at it. As to my height above sea level - about 100 feet!

Nigel