1969 Buick GS vs. 2005 Proton Juara
To start off, 2005 Proton Juara is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2005 Proton Juara. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 2005 Proton Juara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 625 kg more than 2005 Proton Juara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1969 Buick GS (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Proton Juara. 2005 Proton Juara has automatic transmission and 1969 Buick GS has manual transmission. 1969 Buick GS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Proton Juara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Buick GS | 2005 Proton Juara | |
Make | Buick | Proton |
Model | GS | Juara |
Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1094 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 395 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2400 mm |