2004 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Proton Satria
To start off, 2007 Proton Satria is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Proton Satria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Proton Satria (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Proton Satria should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Proton Satria weights approximately 38 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Proton Satria (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Proton Satria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2007 Proton Satria | |
| Make | Honda | Proton |
| Model | Civic | Satria |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1121 kg | 1159 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |
