2001 Toyota Camry 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 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Camry (160 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Proton Juara. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2005 Proton Juara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Camry weights approximately 355 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.

Because 2005 Proton Juara 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 2005 Proton Juara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Camry, 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, 2001 Toyota Camry (221 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Proton Juara.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Toyota Camry 2005 Proton Juara
Make Toyota Proton
Model Camry Juara
Year Released 2001 2005
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2446 cc 1094 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 160 HP 70 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 221 Nm 94 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1360 kg 1005 kg
Vehicle Length 4820 mm 3670 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1540 mm
Vehicle Height 1510 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2400 mm


 

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