2005 Honda Civic vs. 1993 Proton Persona

To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Proton Persona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Proton Persona would be higher. At 1,493 cc, 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Proton Persona (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Proton Persona should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 135 kg more than 1993 Proton Persona.

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, 2005 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Proton Persona. (126 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Proton Persona. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1993 Proton Persona has manual transmission. 1993 Proton Persona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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