2004 BMW 320 vs. 2004 Proton 300
To start off, both 2004 BMW 320 and 2004 Proton 300 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 320 (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2004 Proton 300. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2004 Proton 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 320 weights approximately 435 kg more than 2004 Proton 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 BMW 320 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 BMW 320. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Proton 300, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Proton 300. (109 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Proton 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 320 | 2004 Proton 300 | |
| Make | BMW | Proton |
| Model | 320 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
