1998 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Proton Perdana
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Proton Perdana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Proton Perdana would be higher. Both 1998 Honda Accord and 1996 Proton Perdana are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Proton Perdana (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1998 Honda Accord. (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Proton Perdana should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 70 kg more than 1996 Proton Perdana.
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 Honda Accord (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Proton Perdana. (176 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Proton Perdana. 1996 Proton Perdana has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Proton Perdana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Accord | 1996 Proton Perdana | |
Make | Honda | Proton |
Model | Accord | Perdana |
Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2640 mm |