2002 Lotus Exige vs. 2001 Proton Juara
To start off, 2002 Lotus Exige is newer by 1 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2001 Proton Juara. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2001 Proton Juara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Proton Juara weights approximately 225 kg more than 2002 Lotus Exige.
Because 2002 Lotus Exige 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 2002 Lotus Exige. 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, 2002 Lotus Exige (181 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Proton Juara. 2001 Proton Juara has automatic transmission and 2002 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2002 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Proton Juara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lotus Exige | 2001 Proton Juara | |
| Make | Lotus | Proton |
| Model | Exige | Juara |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1094 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2400 mm |
