2000 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Proton Perdana
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 4 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. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Proton Perdana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Proton Perdana (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Proton Perdana should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Proton Perdana weights approximately 85 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Proton Perdana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 Perdana (176 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Proton Perdana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 2000 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1996 Proton Perdana has manual transmission. 1996 Proton Perdana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 1996 Proton Perdana | |
Make | Honda | Proton |
Model | Civic | Perdana |
Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |