2005 Proton 400 vs. 2005 Proton Saloon
To start off, both 2005 Proton 400 and 2005 Proton Saloon 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 Saloon are equipped with a 1,299 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Proton Saloon (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Proton 400. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Proton Saloon should accelerate faster than 2005 Proton 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Proton 400 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Proton Saloon.
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 Proton Saloon (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Proton 400. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Proton Saloon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Proton 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Proton 400 | 2005 Proton Saloon | |
| Make | Proton | Proton |
| Model | 400 | Saloon |
| 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 | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2390 mm |
