1996 Honda Accord vs. 2001 Proton Juara
To start off, 2001 Proton Juara is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2001 Proton Juara. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2001 Proton Juara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 360 kg more than 2001 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, 1996 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Proton Juara. 2001 Proton Juara has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Proton Juara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Accord | 2001 Proton Juara | |
| Make | Honda | Proton |
| Model | Accord | Juara |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1094 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
