2004 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Proton Arena
To start off, 2008 Proton Arena is newer by 4 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 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Proton Arena is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 235 kg more than 2008 Proton Arena.
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 (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Proton Arena. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Proton Arena.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2008 Proton Arena | |
Make | Honda | Proton |
Model | Civic | Arena |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 152 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |