1978 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Proton Juara (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Proton Juara should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Proton Juara weights approximately 135 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corolla. 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 Toyota Corolla (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Proton Juara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Corolla | 2005 Proton Juara | |
| Make | Toyota | Proton |
| Model | Corolla | Juara |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1094 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2400 mm |
