2002 Honda S-MX vs. 2002 Proton Perdana
To start off, both 2002 Honda S-MX and 2002 Proton Perdana were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Proton Perdana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Proton Perdana (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2002 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Proton Perdana should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda S-MX weights approximately 85 kg more than 2002 Proton Perdana.
Because 2002 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Proton Perdana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda S-MX 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, 2002 Honda S-MX (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Proton Perdana. (176 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2002 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Proton Perdana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda S-MX | 2002 Proton Perdana | |
| Make | Honda | Proton |
| Model | S-MX | Perdana |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |
