1995 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 Proton Juara
To start off, 2005 Proton Juara is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2005 Proton Juara. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2005 Proton Juara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Riviera weights approximately 695 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.
Because 2005 Proton Juara is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Proton Juara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Buick Riviera (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Proton Juara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 2005 Proton Juara | |
| Make | Buick | Proton |
| Model | Riviera | Juara |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1094 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
