2000 Proton Tiara vs. 1978 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 2000 Proton Tiara is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 1,255 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Proton Tiara (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Proton Tiara should accelerate faster than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Vauxhall Chevette weights approximately 75 kg more than 2000 Proton Tiara.
Because 1978 Vauxhall Chevette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Proton Tiara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Tiara (90 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Proton Tiara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Proton Tiara | 1978 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Proton | Vauxhall |
| Model | Tiara | Chevette |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2400 mm |
