1978 Dodge Aspen vs. 2005 Proton Juara
To start off, 2005 Proton Juara is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Dodge Aspen (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Proton Juara. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 2005 Proton Juara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 460 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, 1978 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Proton Juara.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Dodge Aspen | 2005 Proton Juara | |
Make | Dodge | Proton |
Model | Aspen | Juara |
Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1094 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2400 mm |