2003 Proton Tiara vs. 2003 Kia Amanti
To start off, both 2003 Proton Tiara and 2003 Kia Amanti were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Kia Amanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Kia Amanti (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2003 Proton Tiara. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Kia Amanti should accelerate faster than 2003 Proton Tiara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Amanti weights approximately 1038 kg more than 2003 Proton Tiara. 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 Kia Amanti (298 Nm) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Proton Tiara. (90 Nm). This means 2003 Kia Amanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Proton Tiara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Proton Tiara | 2003 Kia Amanti | |
| Make | Proton | Kia |
| Model | Tiara | Amanti |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2910 mm |
