1996 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Proton 300
To start off, both 1996 Honda Civic and 1996 Proton 300 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1996 Proton 300. (88 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1996 Proton 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Civic weights approximately 60 kg more than 1996 Proton 300. 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 Honda Civic (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Proton 300. (126 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Proton 300.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Civic | 1996 Proton 300 | |
Make | Honda | Proton |
Model | Civic | 300 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |