2001 GMC Sonoma vs. 2001 Proton 400
To start off, both 2001 GMC Sonoma and 2001 Proton 400 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,194 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 GMC Sonoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 GMC Sonoma (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2001 Proton 400. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 GMC Sonoma should accelerate faster than 2001 Proton 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GMC Sonoma weights approximately 480 kg more than 2001 Proton 400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 GMC Sonoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Proton 400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 GMC Sonoma 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, 2001 GMC Sonoma (190 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Proton 400. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 GMC Sonoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Proton 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 GMC Sonoma | 2001 Proton 400 | |
| Make | GMC | Proton |
| Model | Sonoma | 400 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2194 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2510 mm |
