1996 Proton Saloon vs. 1996 Toyota MR2
To start off, both 1996 Proton Saloon and 1996 Toyota MR2 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota MR2 (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1996 Proton Saloon. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1996 Proton Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1996 Proton Saloon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Toyota MR2 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 Toyota MR2. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Proton Saloon, 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 Toyota MR2 (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Proton Saloon. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Proton Saloon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Proton Saloon | 1996 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Proton | Toyota |
| Model | Saloon | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |
