2012 Proton Gen-2 vs. 2012 Volkswagen GTD
To start off, both 2012 Proton Gen-2 and 2012 Volkswagen GTD were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen GTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen GTD (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2012 Proton Gen-2. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen GTD should accelerate faster than 2012 Proton Gen-2.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Volkswagen GTD (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Proton Gen-2. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen GTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Proton Gen-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Proton Gen-2 | 2012 Volkswagen GTD | |
| Make | Proton | Volkswagen |
| Model | Gen-2 | GTD |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4213 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2578 mm |
