2005 Proton Saloon vs. 1995 Proton Persona
To start off, 2005 Proton Saloon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Proton Persona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Proton Persona would be higher. Both 2005 Proton Saloon and 1995 Proton Persona 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 1995 Proton Persona. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Proton Saloon should accelerate faster than 1995 Proton Persona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Proton Persona weights approximately 40 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, 1995 Proton Persona (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Proton Saloon. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Proton Persona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Proton Saloon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Proton Saloon | 1995 Proton Persona | |
| Make | Proton | Proton |
| Model | Saloon | Persona |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| 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 | 82 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
