2000 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2005 Proton Juara
To start off, 2005 Proton Juara is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (128 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Proton Juara. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2005 Proton Juara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 535 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, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (189 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Proton Juara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | 2005 Proton Juara | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Proton |
| Model | C | Juara |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1094 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2400 mm |
