1996 Fiat Multipla vs. 1996 Proton Perdana
To start off, both 1996 Fiat Multipla and 1996 Proton Perdana were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Proton Perdana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Proton Perdana (148 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Multipla. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Proton Perdana should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Multipla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Multipla weights approximately 10 kg more than 1996 Proton Perdana.
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 Proton Perdana (179 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Multipla. (144 Nm). This means 1996 Proton Perdana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Multipla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Multipla | 1996 Proton Perdana | |
| Make | Fiat | Proton |
| Model | Multipla | Perdana |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2640 mm |
