2004 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Proton Arena
To start off, both 2004 Honda Civic and 2004 Proton Arena were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Proton Arena. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Proton Arena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 275 kg more than 2004 Proton Arena. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Honda Civic (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Proton Arena. (126 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Proton Arena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2004 Proton Arena | |
| Make | Honda | Proton |
| Model | Civic | Arena |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
