1981 Seat 131 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 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Seat 131 would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Proton Juara (70 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1981 Seat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Proton Juara should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Proton Juara weights approximately 40 kg more than 1981 Seat 131. 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, both vehicles can yield 94 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2005 Proton Juara has automatic transmission and 1981 Seat 131 has manual transmission. 1981 Seat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Proton Juara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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