1990 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Proton Perdana
To start off, 2000 Proton Perdana is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Proton Perdana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2000 Proton Perdana. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2000 Proton Perdana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Proton Perdana weights approximately 207 kg more than 1990 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, 2000 Proton Perdana (176 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 7100 RPM). This means 2000 Proton Perdana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic. 2000 Proton Perdana has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Proton Perdana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Civic | 2000 Proton Perdana | |
Make | Honda | Proton |
Model | Civic | Perdana |
Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2640 mm |