2004 Proton Tiara vs. 2004 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2004 Proton Tiara and 2004 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,421 cc (3 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Polo (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Proton Tiara. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2004 Proton Tiara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 424 kg more than 2004 Proton Tiara. 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 Polo (335 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Proton Tiara. (90 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Proton Tiara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Proton Tiara | 2004 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Proton | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tiara | Polo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1123 cc | 1421 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1204 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2470 mm |
