1996 Fiat Coupe vs. 1996 Proton 400
To start off, both 1996 Fiat Coupe 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Coupe (193 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1996 Proton 400. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1996 Proton 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 215 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 Fiat Coupe (302 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Proton 400. (126 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Proton 400.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat Coupe | 1996 Proton 400 | |
Make | Fiat | Proton |
Model | Coupe | 400 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1466 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |