2008 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Proton Saloon
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Proton Saloon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Proton Saloon would be higher. At 1,493 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 226 kg more than 2002 Proton Saloon.
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, 2008 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Proton Saloon. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Proton Saloon.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2002 Proton Saloon | |
Make | Honda | Proton |
Model | Civic | Saloon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1299 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 82 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2390 mm |