1997 Hyundai Marcia vs. 1997 Proton Perdana
To start off, both 1997 Hyundai Marcia and 1997 Proton Perdana were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1997 Hyundai Marcia and 1997 Proton Perdana are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Hyundai Marcia (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1997 Proton Perdana. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Hyundai Marcia should accelerate faster than 1997 Proton Perdana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Hyundai Marcia weights approximately 105 kg more than 1997 Proton Perdana. 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, 1997 Hyundai Marcia (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Proton Perdana. (176 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1997 Hyundai Marcia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Proton Perdana. 1997 Proton Perdana has automatic transmission and 1997 Hyundai Marcia has manual transmission. 1997 Hyundai Marcia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Proton Perdana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Hyundai Marcia | 1997 Proton Perdana | |
Make | Hyundai | Proton |
Model | Marcia | Perdana |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |