1984 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Proton Perdana
To start off, 1996 Proton Perdana is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Proton Perdana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Proton Perdana (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Proton Perdana should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Proton Perdana weights approximately 445 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Proton Perdana (176 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Proton Perdana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic. 1996 Proton Perdana has automatic transmission and 1984 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1984 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Proton Perdana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 1996 Proton Perdana | |
Make | Honda | Proton |
Model | Civic | Perdana |
Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2640 mm |