2004 Proton Arena vs. 2001 Proton Juara
To start off, 2004 Proton Arena is newer by 3 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 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Proton Arena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Proton Arena (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2001 Proton Juara. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Proton Arena should accelerate faster than 2001 Proton Juara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Proton Arena weights approximately 60 kg more than 2001 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, 2004 Proton Arena (126 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Proton Arena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Proton Juara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Proton Arena | 2001 Proton Juara | |
| Make | Proton | Proton |
| Model | Arena | Juara |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1094 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2400 mm |
