2009 BMW 650 vs. 2009 Proton Gen-2
To start off, both 2009 BMW 650 and 2009 Proton Gen-2 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2009 Proton Gen-2. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2009 Proton Gen-2.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Proton Gen-2. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Proton Gen-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 650 | 2009 Proton Gen-2 | |
| Make | BMW | Proton |
| Model | 650 | Gen-2 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2610 mm |
