2004 Acura RSX vs. 2004 Proton Perdana
To start off, both 2004 Acura RSX and 2004 Proton Perdana were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Acura RSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura RSX (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 Proton Perdana. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 2004 Proton Perdana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Proton Perdana weights approximately 23 kg more than 2004 Acura RSX.
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, 2004 Acura RSX (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Proton Perdana. (176 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2004 Acura RSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Proton Perdana. 2004 Proton Perdana has automatic transmission and 2004 Acura RSX has manual transmission. 2004 Acura RSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Proton Perdana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura RSX | 2004 Proton Perdana | |
| Make | Acura | Proton |
| Model | RSX | Perdana |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1222 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2640 mm |
