1971 Fiat 124 vs. 2005 Proton Juara
To start off, 2005 Proton Juara is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Proton Juara (70 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Proton Juara should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Proton Juara weights approximately 75 kg more than 1971 Fiat 124. 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, 2005 Proton Juara (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Proton Juara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124. 2005 Proton Juara has automatic transmission and 1971 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1971 Fiat 124 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:
1971 Fiat 124 | 2005 Proton Juara | |
Make | Fiat | Proton |
Model | 124 | Juara |
Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1094 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2400 mm |