2005 Proton 400 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2005 Proton 400 and 2005 Volkswagen Passat 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 Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2005 Proton 400. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2005 Proton 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 542 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, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Proton 400. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Proton 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Proton 400 | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Proton | Volkswagen |
| Model | 400 | Passat |
| 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 | 74 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1514 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
