2003 Proton 300 vs. 2003 Acura CL
To start off, both 2003 Proton 300 and 2003 Acura CL were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2003 Proton 300. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2003 Proton 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Acura CL weights approximately 545 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Acura CL (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Proton 300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Proton 300. 2003 Acura CL has automatic transmission and 2003 Proton 300 has manual transmission. 2003 Proton 300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Acura CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Proton 300 | 2003 Acura CL | |
| Make | Proton | Acura |
| Model | 300 | CL |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2730 mm |
