1997 Peugeot 406 vs. 1997 Proton Persona
To start off, both 1997 Peugeot 406 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 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Peugeot 406 (108 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1997 Proton Persona. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1997 Proton Persona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1997 Proton Persona. 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 Peugeot 406 (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Proton Persona. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Proton Persona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Peugeot 406 | 1997 Proton Persona | |
| Make | Peugeot | Proton |
| Model | 406 | Persona |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2088 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
