1996 Proton 400 vs. 1996 Volkswagen Gol
To start off, both 1996 Proton 400 and 1996 Volkswagen Gol were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Proton 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Proton 400 (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Gol. (49 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Proton 400 should accelerate faster than 1996 Volkswagen Gol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Proton 400 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1996 Volkswagen Gol. 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 Proton 400 (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volkswagen Gol. (71 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Proton 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volkswagen Gol.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Proton 400 | 1996 Volkswagen Gol | |
Make | Proton | Volkswagen |
Model | 400 | Gol |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2480 mm |