1997 Mitsubishi Diamante vs. 1997 Proton 300
To start off, both 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante 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 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante (238 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1997 Proton 300. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante should accelerate faster than 1997 Proton 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante weights approximately 515 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.
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 Mitsubishi Diamante (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Proton 300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Proton 300. 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante has automatic transmission and 1997 Proton 300 has manual transmission. 1997 Proton 300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante | 1997 Proton 300 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Proton |
| Model | Diamante | 300 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
