2002 Honda City vs. 1997 Proton Persona
To start off, 2002 Honda City is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Proton Persona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Proton Persona would be higher. At 1,343 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda City is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1997 Proton Persona. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1997 Proton Persona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Proton Persona weights approximately 18 kg more than 2002 Honda City.
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, 2002 Honda City (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Proton Persona. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda City will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Proton Persona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda City | 1997 Proton Persona | |
| Make | Honda | Proton |
| Model | City | Persona |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
