1999 Citroen Xsara vs. 1999 Proton 300
To start off, both 1999 Citroen Xsara and 1999 Proton 300 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,527 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Citroen Xsara (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1999 Proton 300. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 1999 Proton 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 205 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Citroen Xsara (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Proton 300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Proton 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen Xsara | 1999 Proton 300 | |
| Make | Citroen | Proton |
| Model | Xsara | 300 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1527 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2450 mm |
