2007 Proton Gen vs. 2008 Toyota Camry

To start off, 2008 Toyota Camry is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Proton Gen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Proton Gen would be higher. At 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Camry (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2007 Proton Gen. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2007 Proton Gen.

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, 2008 Toyota Camry (298 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Proton Gen. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Proton Gen.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Proton Gen 2008 Toyota Camry
Make Proton Toyota
Model Gen Camry
Year Released 2007 2008
Engine Size 1596 cc 3311 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 109 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 148 Nm 298 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.2 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 L 70 L


 

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