2007 Honda Accord vs. 1997 Proton 400
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Proton 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Proton 400 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (244 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1997 Proton 400. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1997 Proton 400.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Honda Accord (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Proton 400. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Proton 400. 2007 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1997 Proton 400 has manual transmission. 1997 Proton 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 1997 Proton 400 | |
| Make | Honda | Proton |
| Model | Accord | 400 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
