1990 Porsche Pan Americana vs. 1998 Proton 300
To start off, 1998 Proton 300 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche Pan Americana would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche Pan Americana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1998 Proton 300. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana should accelerate faster than 1998 Proton 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana weights approximately 438 kg more than 1998 Proton 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Porsche Pan Americana is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Proton 300, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Proton 300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche Pan Americana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Proton 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Porsche Pan Americana | 1998 Proton 300 | |
| Make | Porsche | Proton |
| Model | Pan Americana | 300 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1038 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2450 mm |
