2005 Proton Saloon vs. 2006 Toyota RunX
To start off, 2006 Toyota RunX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Proton Saloon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Proton Saloon would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota RunX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota RunX (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2005 Proton Saloon. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota RunX should accelerate faster than 2005 Proton Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota RunX weights approximately 330 kg more than 2005 Proton Saloon. 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, 2006 Toyota RunX (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Proton Saloon. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota RunX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Proton Saloon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Proton Saloon | 2006 Toyota RunX | |
| Make | Proton | Toyota |
| Model | Saloon | RunX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2610 mm |
