1997 Lancia Ypsilon vs. 1997 Proton Persona
To start off, both 1997 Lancia Ypsilon and 1997 Proton Persona were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Proton Persona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Proton Persona (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1997 Lancia Ypsilon. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Proton Persona should accelerate faster than 1997 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Proton Persona weights approximately 108 kg more than 1997 Lancia Ypsilon. 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 Proton Persona (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lancia Ypsilon. (86 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1997 Proton Persona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lancia Ypsilon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Lancia Ypsilon | 1997 Proton Persona | |
| Make | Lancia | Proton |
| Model | Ypsilon | Persona |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
