1996 Proton 400 vs. 1996 Renault 19
To start off, both 1996 Proton 400 and 1996 Renault 19 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault 19 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault 19 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1996 Proton 400. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault 19 should accelerate faster than 1996 Proton 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault 19 weights approximately 155 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Renault 19 (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Proton 400. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Renault 19 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Proton 400.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Proton 400 | 1996 Renault 19 | |
Make | Proton | Renault |
Model | 400 | 19 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |