1981 Mitsubishi Debonair vs. 2005 Proton Juara
To start off, 2005 Proton Juara is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mitsubishi Debonair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mitsubishi Debonair would be higher. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mitsubishi Debonair (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Proton Juara. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 2005 Proton Juara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 385 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, 1981 Mitsubishi Debonair (207 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Proton Juara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mitsubishi Debonair | 2005 Proton Juara | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Proton |
| Model | Debonair | Juara |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 1094 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 207 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2400 mm |
