2005 Proton 300 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2005 Proton 300 and 2005 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Proton 300. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2005 Proton 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 276 kg more than 2005 Proton 300. 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, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (172 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Proton 300. (108 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Proton 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Proton 300 | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Proton | Volkswagen |
| Model | 300 | Golf |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
