1984 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Proton Arena
To start off, 2008 Proton Arena is newer by 24 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Proton Arena weights approximately 180 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
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, 1984 Honda Civic (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Proton Arena. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Proton Arena.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 2008 Proton Arena | |
Make | Honda | Proton |
Model | Civic | Arena |
Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 130 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |