2004 Dodge Stratus vs. 2004 Proton 400
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Stratus and 2004 Proton 400 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,343 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Stratus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Stratus (147 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2004 Proton 400. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Stratus should accelerate faster than 2004 Proton 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Stratus weights approximately 396 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Dodge Stratus (214 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Proton 400. (109 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Stratus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Proton 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Stratus | 2004 Proton 400 | |
| Make | Dodge | Proton |
| Model | Stratus | 400 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2343 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 147 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |
