2000 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Proton Arena
To start off, 2008 Proton Arena is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Accord weights approximately 275 kg more than 2008 Proton Arena.
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, 2000 Honda Accord (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Proton Arena. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Proton Arena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Accord | 2008 Proton Arena | |
| Make | Honda | Proton |
| Model | Accord | Arena |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
