1996 Hyundai Marcia vs. 1996 Proton 400

To start off, both 1996 Hyundai Marcia 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Hyundai Marcia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Hyundai Marcia (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1996 Proton 400. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Hyundai Marcia should accelerate faster than 1996 Proton 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Hyundai Marcia weights approximately 285 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 Marcia (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Proton 400. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Hyundai Marcia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Proton 400.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Hyundai Marcia 1996 Proton 400
Make Hyundai Proton
Model Marcia 400
Year Released 1996 1996
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 1834 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 143 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 188 Nm 160 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1350 kg 1065 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 4370 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2510 mm


 

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