1973 Toyota Corona vs. 2004 Proton Juara
To start off, 2004 Proton Juara is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corona (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2004 Proton Juara. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 2004 Proton Juara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Proton Juara weights approximately 3 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Because 1973 Toyota Corona 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 1973 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1973 Toyota Corona (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Proton Juara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Toyota Corona | 2004 Proton Juara | |
| Make | Toyota | Proton |
| Model | Corona | Juara |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1094 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2400 mm |
