2004 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2004 Proton 300
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Colorado 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 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2004 Proton 300. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2004 Proton 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 421 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Colorado (252 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Proton 300. (109 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Proton 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Colorado | 2004 Proton 300 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Proton |
| Model | Colorado | 300 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |
