What is the maximum cruising RPM speed that my car can handle for long hours of driving?
My car is a 2003 Honda Element with 4wd and a 4 speed automatic. The maximum RPM speed(before redline) is 6,500 rpms.
The car when brand new has 160 hp and 161 ft lbs of torque. Currently it has close to 129,000 miles on it.
My question, how fast can my Honda cruise at COMFORTABLY and at the same time still last up to 3000,000-400,000 miles(well it's a Honda).
From my experience, Honda engines are designed to rev and sustain higher rpms but I only heard that with VTEC engines. My Honda has an IVTEC engine.