2002 Proton Impian vs. 2002 Holden Vectra
To start off, both 2002 Proton Impian and 2002 Holden Vectra were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Holden Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Holden Vectra (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2002 Proton Impian. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Holden Vectra should accelerate faster than 2002 Proton Impian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Holden Vectra weights approximately 325 kg more than 2002 Proton Impian. 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 Holden Vectra (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Proton Impian. (140 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2002 Holden Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Proton Impian.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Proton Impian | 2002 Holden Vectra | |
| Make | Proton | Holden |
| Model | Impian | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
