1999 Honda Life vs. 1999 Proton 300
To start off, both 1999 Honda Life 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 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Proton 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Proton 300 (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Proton 300 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Proton 300 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Proton 300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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 Proton 300 (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Proton 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Life | 1999 Proton 300 | |
| Make | Honda | Proton |
| Model | Life | 300 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2450 mm |
