2001 Proton Juara vs. 1978 Mazda 626

To start off, 2001 Proton Juara is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 626 (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2001 Proton Juara. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 2001 Proton Juara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 626 weights approximately 165 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.

Because 1978 Mazda 626 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 1978 Mazda 626. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Proton Juara, 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, 1978 Mazda 626 (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Proton Juara. 1978 Mazda 626 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. 1978 Mazda 626 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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