1996 Hyundai Coupe vs. 1996 Proton 400
To start off, both 1996 Hyundai 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Hyundai Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Hyundai Coupe (111 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1996 Proton 400. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Hyundai Coupe should accelerate faster than 1996 Proton 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Hyundai Coupe weights approximately 140 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 Hyundai Coupe (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Proton 400. (126 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Hyundai Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Proton 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Hyundai Coupe | 1996 Proton 400 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Proton |
| Model | Coupe | 400 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1466 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |
