2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2004 Proton 400
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Panda 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 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Proton 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Proton 400 (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Proton 400 should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Proton 400 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2004 Fiat Panda. 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 Fiat Panda (260 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Proton 400. (108 Nm). This means 2004 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Proton 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 2004 Proton 400 | |
| Make | Fiat | Proton |
| Model | Panda | 400 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1247 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |
