1996 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1996 Proton 400
To start off, both 1996 Mitsubishi Colt 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mitsubishi Colt (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1996 Proton 400. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1996 Proton 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 80 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 Mitsubishi Colt (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Proton 400. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Proton 400.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Mitsubishi Colt | 1996 Proton 400 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Proton |
Model | Colt | 400 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |