2008 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2000 Proton Perdana
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Proton Perdana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Proton Perdana would be higher. At 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2000 Proton Perdana. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2000 Proton Perdana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 111 kg more than 2000 Proton Perdana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Proton Perdana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat will offer significantly more control. 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 Volkswagen Passat (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Proton Perdana. (176 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Proton Perdana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Passat | 2000 Proton Perdana | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Proton |
| Model | Passat | Perdana |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3597 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2640 mm |
