2003 Proton 400 vs. 2003 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2003 Proton 400 and 2003 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Avensis (157 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2003 Proton 400. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2003 Proton 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 420 kg more than 2003 Proton 400. 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 Toyota Avensis (204 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Proton 400. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Proton 400.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Proton 400 | 2003 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Proton | Toyota |
Model | 400 | Avensis |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |