2001 Proton Impian vs. 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser
To start off, both 2001 Proton Impian and 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser (153 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2001 Proton Impian. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2001 Proton Impian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 1645 kg more than 2001 Proton Impian. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Proton Impian. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser 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 Toyota Mega Cruiser (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Proton Impian. (140 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Proton Impian.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Proton Impian | 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser | |
| Make | Proton | Toyota |
| Model | Impian | Mega Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Size | 1583 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 2850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3400 mm |
