1996 Toyota Celica vs. 1996 Proton Perdana
To start off, both 1996 Toyota Celica and 1996 Proton Perdana were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Proton Perdana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Celica (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1996 Proton Perdana. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1996 Proton Perdana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Proton Perdana weights approximately 65 kg more than 1996 Toyota Celica.
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 Toyota Celica (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Proton Perdana. (176 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Proton Perdana. 1996 Proton Perdana has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Proton Perdana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Celica | 1996 Proton Perdana | |
| Make | Toyota | Proton |
| Model | Celica | Perdana |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2640 mm |
