1996 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1996 Proton 400
To start off, both 1996 Chevrolet Lumina 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina (200 HP) has 133 more horse power than 1996 Proton 400. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1996 Proton 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 415 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 Chevrolet Lumina (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Proton 400. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Proton 400.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Lumina | 1996 Proton 400 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Proton |
Model | Lumina | 400 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 311 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2510 mm |