1999 Proton 400 vs. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, both 1999 Proton 400 and 1999 Vauxhall Frontera were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1999 Proton 400. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera should accelerate faster than 1999 Proton 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 854 kg more than 1999 Proton 400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Vauxhall Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Proton 400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera 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 Vauxhall Frontera (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Proton 400. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Vauxhall Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Proton 400. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera has automatic transmission and 1999 Proton 400 has manual transmission. 1999 Proton 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Proton 400 | 1999 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | Proton | Vauxhall |
| Model | 400 | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
