2004 Proton Impian vs. 2004 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2004 Proton Impian and 2004 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Sharan (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2004 Proton Impian. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2004 Proton Impian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 534 kg more than 2004 Proton Impian. 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 Volkswagen Sharan (335 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Proton Impian. (140 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Proton Impian. 2004 Volkswagen Sharan has automatic transmission and 2004 Proton Impian has manual transmission. 2004 Proton Impian will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Volkswagen Sharan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Proton Impian | 2004 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Proton | Volkswagen |
| Model | Impian | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1739 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2850 mm |
