1998 Acura Integra vs. 1998 Proton Persona
To start off, both 1998 Acura Integra and 1998 Proton Persona were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Acura Integra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Acura Integra (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1998 Proton Persona. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura Integra should accelerate faster than 1998 Proton Persona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Acura Integra weights approximately 210 kg more than 1998 Proton Persona. 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, 1998 Acura Integra (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Proton Persona. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Acura Integra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Proton Persona. 1998 Acura Integra has automatic transmission and 1998 Proton Persona has manual transmission. 1998 Proton Persona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Acura Integra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura Integra | 1998 Proton Persona | |
| Make | Acura | Proton |
| Model | Integra | Persona |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
