2007 Proton Arena vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Proton Arena 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 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2007 Proton Arena. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Proton Arena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 157 kg more than 2007 Proton Arena. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (155 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 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 2007 Proton Arena. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 Proton Arena has manual transmission. 2007 Proton Arena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Proton Arena | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Proton | Honda |
| Model | Arena | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1467 cc | 1668 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
