2000 Proton Perdana vs. 2003 Toyota Will
To start off, 2003 Toyota Will is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Proton Perdana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Proton Perdana would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Proton Perdana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Proton Perdana (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Will. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Proton Perdana should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Will. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Will weights approximately 215 kg more than 2000 Proton Perdana.
Because 2003 Toyota Will is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Proton Perdana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Will 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, 2003 Toyota Will (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Proton Perdana. (176 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Will will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Proton Perdana. 2003 Toyota Will 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. 2003 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Proton Perdana | 2003 Toyota Will | |
| Make | Proton | Toyota |
| Model | Perdana | Will |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2810 mm |
