2000 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Proton Impian

To start off, 2004 Proton Impian 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Proton Impian is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Proton Impian. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Proton Impian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Proton Impian weights approximately 45 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic.

Because 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Proton Impian. 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, both vehicles can yield 140 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2000 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2004 Proton Impian has manual transmission. 2004 Proton Impian 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.

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