2003 Fiat Multipla vs. 2003 Proton Juara
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Multipla and 2003 Proton Juara were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Multipla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Multipla (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2003 Proton Juara. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Multipla should accelerate faster than 2003 Proton Juara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Multipla weights approximately 295 kg more than 2003 Proton Juara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2003 Fiat Multipla (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Multipla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Proton Juara. 2003 Proton Juara has automatic transmission and 2003 Fiat Multipla has manual transmission. 2003 Fiat Multipla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Proton Juara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Multipla | 2003 Proton Juara | |
| Make | Fiat | Proton |
| Model | Multipla | Juara |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1094 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2400 mm |
