2001 Proton Saloon vs. 2001 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2001 Proton Saloon and 2001 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Subaru Impreza (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2001 Proton Saloon. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2001 Proton Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 480 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 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza (334 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Proton Saloon. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Proton Saloon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Proton Saloon | 2001 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Proton | Subaru |
| Model | Saloon | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 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 | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2660 mm |
