2004 Proton 400 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2004 Proton 400 and 2004 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 74 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 1014 kg more than 2004 Proton 400.
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 Volkswagen Caddy (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Proton 400. (109 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Caddy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Proton 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Proton 400 | 2004 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Proton | Volkswagen |
| Model | 400 | Caddy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |
