2003 Proton Saloon vs. 2003 Renault Be Bop
To start off, both 2003 Proton Saloon and 2003 Renault Be Bop were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Renault Be Bop is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Be Bop (221 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2003 Proton Saloon. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Be Bop should accelerate faster than 2003 Proton Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Be Bop weights approximately 380 kg more than 2003 Proton Saloon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Renault Be Bop is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Proton Saloon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Renault Be Bop will offer significantly more control. 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 Renault Be Bop (300 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Proton Saloon. (109 Nm). This means 2003 Renault Be Bop will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Proton Saloon.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Proton Saloon | 2003 Renault Be Bop | |
Make | Proton | Renault |
Model | Saloon | Be Bop |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 300 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2610 mm |