1998 Opel Astra vs. 1998 Proton Perdana
To start off, both 1998 Opel Astra and 1998 Proton Perdana were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Proton Perdana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Proton Perdana (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1998 Opel Astra. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Proton Perdana should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Astra weights approximately 45 kg more than 1998 Proton Perdana.
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, 1998 Opel Astra (188 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Proton Perdana. (176 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Proton Perdana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Opel Astra | 1998 Proton Perdana | |
| Make | Opel | Proton |
| Model | Astra | Perdana |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1290 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2640 mm |
