2002 BMW 320 vs. 2002 Proton 400
To start off, both 2002 BMW 320 and 2002 Proton 400 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2002 Proton 400. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2002 Proton 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 320 weights approximately 469 kg more than 2002 Proton 400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 BMW 320 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 BMW 320. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Proton 400, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Proton 400. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Proton 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 320 | 2002 Proton 400 | |
| Make | BMW | Proton |
| Model | 320 | 400 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
