2000 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Proton Gen-2
To start off, 2004 Proton Gen-2 is newer by 4 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Proton Gen-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Proton Gen-2 (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Proton Gen-2 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Proton Gen-2 (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Proton Gen-2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2004 Proton Gen-2 | |
| Make | Honda | Proton |
| Model | Civic | Gen-2 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
