1997 Proton 400 vs. 1997 Volvo S70
To start off, both 1997 Proton 400 and 1997 Volvo S70 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 1997 Volvo S70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volvo S70 (190 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1997 Proton 400. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volvo S70 should accelerate faster than 1997 Proton 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volvo S70 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1997 Proton 400. 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 Volvo S70 (267 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Proton 400. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Volvo S70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Proton 400.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Proton 400 | 1997 Volvo S70 | |
Make | Proton | Volvo |
Model | 400 | S70 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |