1994 Proton Persona vs. 1988 Proton Saloon
To start off, 1994 Proton Persona is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Proton Saloon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Proton Saloon would be higher. At 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Proton Persona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Proton Persona (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1988 Proton Saloon. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Proton Persona should accelerate faster than 1988 Proton Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Proton Persona weights approximately 40 kg more than 1988 Proton Saloon. 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, 1994 Proton Persona (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Proton Saloon. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Proton Persona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Proton Saloon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Proton Persona | 1988 Proton Saloon | |
| Make | Proton | Proton |
| Model | Persona | Saloon |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 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 | 960 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2390 mm |
