2001 Proton Saloon vs. 2001 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, both 2001 Proton Saloon and 2001 Nissan X-Trail were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan X-Trail (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2001 Proton Saloon. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2001 Proton Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 840 kg more than 2001 Proton Saloon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Nissan X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Proton Saloon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Nissan X-Trail 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 Nissan X-Trail (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Proton Saloon. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Proton Saloon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Proton Saloon | 2001 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Proton | Nissan |
| Model | Saloon | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1760 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2540 mm |
