1981 Honda Accord vs. 1999 Proton 400
To start off, 1999 Proton 400 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1999 Proton 400. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1999 Proton 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Proton 400 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1981 Honda Accord.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1981 Honda Accord (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Proton 400. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Proton 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Honda Accord | 1999 Proton 400 | |
| Make | Honda | Proton |
| Model | Accord | 400 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
