2002 Proton Saloon vs. 2002 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, both 2002 Proton Saloon and 2002 Saab 05-Sep were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,171 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Saab 05-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Saab 05-Sep (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2002 Proton Saloon. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 2002 Proton Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Saab 05-Sep weights approximately 640 kg more than 2002 Proton Saloon. 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 Saab 05-Sep (300 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Proton Saloon. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Proton Saloon.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Proton Saloon | 2002 Saab 05-Sep | |
Make | Proton | Saab |
Model | Saloon | 05-Sep |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 2171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2710 mm |