2006 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Proton Gen
To start off, 2007 Proton Gen is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,799 cc, 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2007 Proton Gen. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Proton Gen.
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, 2006 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Proton Gen. (148 Nm). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Proton Gen.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2007 Proton Gen | |
Make | Honda | Proton |
Model | Civic | Gen |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1597 cc |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 148 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |