1999 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 1999 Proton Persona
To start off, both 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier and 1999 Proton Persona were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,190 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1999 Proton Persona. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier should accelerate faster than 1999 Proton Persona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier weights approximately 231 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier (176 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Proton Persona. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Proton Persona.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Cavalier | 1999 Proton Persona | |
Make | Chevrolet | Proton |
Model | Cavalier | Persona |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2190 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 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 | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |