2000 Proton Perdana vs. 2000 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, both 2000 Proton Perdana and 2000 Hyundai Sonata were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2000 Proton Perdana and 2000 Hyundai Sonata are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Proton Perdana (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 Hyundai Sonata. (134 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Proton Perdana should accelerate faster than 2000 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 151 kg more than 2000 Proton Perdana.
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, 2000 Proton Perdana (176 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Hyundai Sonata. (171 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2000 Proton Perdana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Hyundai Sonata. 2000 Hyundai Sonata has automatic transmission and 2000 Proton Perdana has manual transmission. 2000 Proton Perdana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Hyundai Sonata will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Proton Perdana | 2000 Hyundai Sonata | |
Make | Proton | Hyundai |
Model | Perdana | Sonata |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1396 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2710 mm |