1977 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2003 Proton Juara
To start off, 2003 Proton Juara is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2003 Proton Juara. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2003 Proton Juara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1110 kg more than 2003 Proton Juara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado (519 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Proton Juara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2003 Proton Juara | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Proton |
| Model | Toronado | Juara |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 1094 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2400 mm |
