2006 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2006 Proton Gen-2
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2006 Proton Gen-2 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt (143 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 Proton Gen-2. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2006 Proton Gen-2.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Proton Gen-2. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Proton Gen-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2006 Proton Gen-2 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Proton |
| Model | Cobalt | Gen-2 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Size | 2189 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
