1986 Proton Saloon vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Proton Saloon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Proton Saloon would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 443 more horse power than 1986 Proton Saloon. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1986 Proton Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1670 kg more than 1986 Proton Saloon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Proton Saloon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 522 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Proton Saloon. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Proton Saloon. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 1986 Proton Saloon has manual transmission. 1986 Proton Saloon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Proton Saloon | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Proton | Land Rover |
Model | Saloon | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 624 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 2590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1788 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2743 mm |