1995 Proton Persona vs. 1995 Saturn SL
To start off, both 1995 Proton Persona and 1995 Saturn SL were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Saturn SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Saturn SL (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1995 Proton Persona. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Saturn SL should accelerate faster than 1995 Proton Persona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Saturn SL weights approximately 125 kg more than 1995 Proton Persona. 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, 1995 Saturn SL (168 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Proton Persona. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Saturn SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Proton Persona.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Proton Persona | 1995 Saturn SL | |
Make | Proton | Saturn |
Model | Persona | SL |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |