1988 Toyota Carina vs. 2004 Proton Juara

To start off, 2004 Proton Juara is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (158 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2004 Proton Juara. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2004 Proton Juara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Carina weights approximately 27 kg more than 2004 Proton Juara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Toyota Carina (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Proton Juara. 2004 Proton Juara has automatic transmission and 1988 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1988 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Proton Juara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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