2004 Panoz Esperante vs. 2002 Proton Juara
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Proton Juara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Proton Juara would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2002 Proton Juara. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2002 Proton Juara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 265 kg more than 2002 Proton Juara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Panoz Esperante 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 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Proton Juara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Panoz Esperante | 2002 Proton Juara | |
| Make | Panoz | Proton |
| Model | Esperante | Juara |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1094 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2400 mm |
