2004 Proton Juara vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2004 Proton Juara is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Carina (88 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2004 Proton Juara. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2004 Proton Juara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Proton Juara weights approximately 50 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Because 1980 Toyota Carina 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 1980 Toyota Carina. 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, 1980 Toyota Carina (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Proton Juara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Proton Juara | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Proton | Toyota |
| Model | Juara | Carina |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1094 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2510 mm |
