2000 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2001 Proton Juara
To start off, 2001 Proton Juara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2001 Proton Juara. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2001 Proton Juara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 677 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, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Proton Juara. 2000 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2001 Proton Juara has manual transmission. 2001 Proton Juara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Park Avenue | 2001 Proton Juara | |
| Make | Buick | Proton |
| Model | Park Avenue | Juara |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1094 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2400 mm |
