1997 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Proton 300
To start off, both 1997 Honda Civic and 1997 Proton 300 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,832 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1997 Proton 300. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1997 Proton 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Civic weights approximately 135 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Proton 300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Proton 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Civic | 1997 Proton 300 | |
| Make | Honda | Proton |
| Model | Civic | 300 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1832 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |
