1962 AC Aceca vs. 2002 Proton Juara
To start off, 2002 Proton Juara is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 AC Aceca would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2002 Proton Juara. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2002 Proton Juara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Proton Juara weights approximately 214 kg more than 1962 AC Aceca.
Because 1962 AC Aceca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Proton Juara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1962 AC Aceca (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Proton Juara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Aceca | 2002 Proton Juara | |
| Make | AC | Proton |
| Model | Aceca | Juara |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1094 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2400 mm |
