2003 Honda S2000 vs. 2003 Proton Impian
To start off, both 2003 Honda S2000 and 2003 Proton Impian were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2003 Proton Impian. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2003 Proton Impian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda S2000 weights approximately 81 kg more than 2003 Proton Impian. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda S2000 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Honda S2000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Proton Impian, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Proton Impian. (140 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Proton Impian.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda S2000 | 2003 Proton Impian | |
| Make | Honda | Proton |
| Model | S2000 | Impian |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1286 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
