1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Proton Juara
To start off, 2005 Proton Juara is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2005 Proton Juara. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Proton Juara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 467 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Proton Juara. 2005 Proton Juara has automatic transmission and 1988 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette 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.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Proton Juara | |
Make | Chevrolet | Proton |
Model | Corvette | Juara |
Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1094 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2400 mm |