2002 Proton 300 vs. 2002 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2002 Proton 300 and 2002 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota RAV4 (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2002 Proton 300. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2002 Proton 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 355 kg more than 2002 Proton 300. 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, 2002 Toyota RAV4 (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Proton 300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Proton 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Proton 300 | 2002 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Proton | Toyota |
| Model | 300 | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2500 mm |
