2000 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Proton Arena
To start off, 2003 Proton Arena is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Proton Arena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 60 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Proton Arena (126 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Proton Arena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 2003 Proton Arena | |
Make | Honda | Proton |
Model | Civic | Arena |
Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |