Honda’s VTEC Vs. Toyota’s VVT-I : What’s The Difference?

If you happen to look at a Toyota engine cover, you may notice ‘VVT-i’ lettering on the engine, perhaps more recognizable is Honda’s ‘VTEC.’ Both acronyms describe some form of variable valve timing technology that helps each engine run more efficiently while pumping out more horsepower. However, just because both VVT-i and VTEC accomplish more or less the same thing, it doesn’t mean the technologies are identical or really even similar at all. Toyota’s VVT-i stands for ‘Variable Valve-Timing-intelligent’

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