2005 Proton 400 vs. 2005 Proton 300
To start off, both 2005 Proton 400 and 2005 Proton 300 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2005 Proton 400 and 2005 Proton 300 are equipped with a 1,299 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Proton 300 (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Proton 400. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Proton 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 Proton 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Proton 300 weights approximately 48 kg more than 2005 Proton 400. 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, both vehicles can yield 108 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2005 Proton 400 | 2005 Proton 300 | |
Make | Proton | Proton |
Model | 400 | 300 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1038 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |