2004 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Proton Gen-2
To start off, both 2004 Honda Civic and 2004 Proton Gen-2 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Proton Gen-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Proton Gen-2 (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Proton Gen-2 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Proton Gen-2 (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Proton Gen-2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2004 Proton Gen-2 | |
| Make | Honda | Proton |
| Model | Civic | Gen-2 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
