2003 Proton Juara vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Proton Juara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Proton Juara would be higher. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2003 Proton Juara. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2003 Proton Juara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 655 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.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Proton Juara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat 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, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Proton Juara. 2007 Volkswagen Passat has automatic transmission and 2003 Proton Juara has manual transmission. 2003 Proton Juara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Proton Juara | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Proton | Volkswagen |
| Model | Juara | Passat |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1094 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2720 mm |
