2001 Lexus IS vs. 2005 Proton Juara
To start off, 2005 Proton Juara is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lexus IS would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lexus IS (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2005 Proton Juara. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2005 Proton Juara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lexus IS weights approximately 485 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, 2001 Lexus IS (298 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Proton Juara.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lexus IS | 2005 Proton Juara | |
Make | Lexus | Proton |
Model | IS | Juara |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1094 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2400 mm |