1996 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 1996 Proton 300
To start off, both 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier and 1996 Proton 300 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,392 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1996 Proton 300. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier should accelerate faster than 1996 Proton 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier weights approximately 152 kg more than 1996 Proton 300. 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 Chevrolet Cavalier (210 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Proton 300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Proton 300.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier | 1996 Proton 300 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Proton |
Model | Cavalier | 300 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2392 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2450 mm |