1996 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1996 Proton 400
To start off, both 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV and 1996 Proton 400 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1996 Proton 400. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1996 Proton 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 340 kg more than 1996 Proton 400. 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, 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Proton 400. (126 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Proton 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1996 Proton 400 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Proton |
| Model | GTV | 400 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1466 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
