2002 Honda Civic vs. 1993 Proton Persona
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Proton Persona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Proton Persona would be higher. At 1,834 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Proton Persona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Proton Persona (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (98 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Proton Persona should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Civic weights approximately 161 kg more than 1993 Proton Persona.
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 Civic (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Proton Persona. (163 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Proton Persona. 1993 Proton Persona has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Proton Persona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 1993 Proton Persona | |
Make | Honda | Proton |
Model | Civic | Persona |
Year Released | 2002 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1834 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |