2001 Kia Sephia II vs. 2001 Proton Tiara
To start off, both 2001 Kia Sephia II and 2001 Proton Tiara were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Kia Sephia II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Kia Sephia II (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2001 Proton Tiara. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Kia Sephia II should accelerate faster than 2001 Proton Tiara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Kia Sephia II weights approximately 275 kg more than 2001 Proton Tiara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Kia Sephia II (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Proton Tiara. (90 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Kia Sephia II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Proton Tiara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Kia Sephia II | 2001 Proton Tiara | |
| Make | Kia | Proton |
| Model | Sephia II | Tiara |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2290 mm |
