2007 Proton Gen vs. 2012 Nissan Livina
To start off, 2012 Nissan Livina is newer by 5 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. Both 2007 Proton Gen and 2012 Nissan Livina are equipped with a 1,597 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Proton Gen (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Livina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Proton Gen should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Livina.
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, 2012 Nissan Livina (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Proton Gen. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Livina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Proton Gen. 2007 Proton Gen has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan Livina has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan Livina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Proton Gen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Proton Gen | 2012 Nissan Livina | |
Make | Proton | Nissan |
Model | Gen | Livina |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.3 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |