2005 Proton Saloon vs. 2005 Toyota Echo
To start off, both 2005 Proton Saloon and 2005 Toyota Echo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Echo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Echo (115 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Proton Saloon. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Echo should accelerate faster than 2005 Proton Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Proton Saloon weights approximately 5 kg more than 2005 Toyota Echo.
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 Toyota Echo (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Proton Saloon. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Echo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Proton Saloon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Proton Saloon | 2005 Toyota Echo | |
Make | Proton | Toyota |
Model | Saloon | Echo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 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 | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2590 mm |