2004 Proton 300 vs. 2004 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2004 Proton 300 and 2004 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Subaru Legacy (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2004 Proton 300. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2004 Proton 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 475 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 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Proton 300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Legacy (225 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Proton 300. (109 Nm). This means 2004 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Proton 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Proton 300 | 2004 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Proton | Subaru |
| Model | 300 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |
