2004 BMW M5 vs. 2004 Proton Juara
To start off, both 2004 BMW M5 and 2004 Proton Juara were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 430 more horse power than 2004 Proton Juara. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Proton Juara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW M5 weights approximately 753 kg more than 2004 Proton Juara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 BMW M5 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 2004 BMW M5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Proton Juara. 2004 Proton Juara has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Proton Juara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW M5 | 2004 Proton Juara | |
| Make | BMW | Proton |
| Model | M5 | Juara |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 1094 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1758 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2400 mm |
