1997 Alfa Romeo 155 vs. 1997 Proton 300
To start off, both 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 and 1997 Proton 300 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 (493 HP @ 11700 RPM) has 418 more horse power than 1997 Proton 300. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 should accelerate faster than 1997 Proton 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1997 Proton 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 (300 Nm @ 9500 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Proton 300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Proton 300.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Alfa Romeo 155 | 1997 Proton 300 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Proton |
Model | 155 | 300 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 11700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 9500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |