1996 Nissan Stagea vs. 1996 Proton 300
To start off, both 1996 Nissan Stagea and 1996 Proton 300 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Stagea (187 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1996 Proton 300. (88 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1996 Proton 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 586 kg more than 1996 Proton 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Nissan Stagea is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Nissan Stagea. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Proton 300, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Stagea (234 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Proton 300. (126 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Proton 300. 1996 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 1996 Proton 300 has manual transmission. 1996 Proton 300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Nissan Stagea | 1996 Proton 300 | |
Make | Nissan | Proton |
Model | Stagea | 300 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |