2000 Proton 400 vs. 2000 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2000 Proton 400 and 2000 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Impreza (280 HP) has 206 more horse power than 2000 Proton 400. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2000 Proton 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 780 kg more than 2000 Proton 400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Proton 400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Impreza 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, 2000 Subaru Impreza (353 Nm) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Proton 400. (108 Nm). This means 2000 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Proton 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Proton 400 | 2000 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Proton | Subaru |
| Model | 400 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 280 HP |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
