2001 Proton Juara vs. 2008 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2008 Volvo XC70 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Proton Juara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Proton Juara would be higher. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo XC70 (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2001 Proton Juara. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2001 Proton Juara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 627 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 2008 Volvo XC70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Proton Juara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volvo XC70 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Volvo XC70 (542 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Proton Juara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Proton Juara | 2008 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Proton | Volvo |
| Model | Juara | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1094 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2770 mm |
