2004 Proton Gen-2 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2004 Proton Gen-2 and 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,920 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton (309 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2004 Proton Gen-2. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2004 Proton Gen-2.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 602 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Proton Gen-2. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Proton Gen-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Proton Gen-2 | 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Proton | Volkswagen |
| Model | Gen-2 | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 4920 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2890 mm |
