1996 Proton 400 vs. 1996 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 1996 Proton 400 and 1996 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Subaru Impreza (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1996 Proton 400. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1996 Proton 400.
Because 1996 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Proton 400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Impreza (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Proton 400. (126 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Proton 400.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Proton 400 | 1996 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Proton | Subaru |
Model | 400 | Impreza |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |