1996 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Proton 400
To start off, both 1996 Honda Civic and 1996 Proton 400 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,834 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Proton 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Proton 400 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Proton 400 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Proton 400 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1996 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 400 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Proton 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 1996 Proton 400 | |
| Make | Honda | Proton |
| Model | Civic | 400 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
