2004 Proton Juara vs. 2004 Skoda Superb
To start off, both 2004 Proton Juara and 2004 Skoda Superb were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Skoda Superb is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Skoda Superb (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Proton Juara. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Skoda Superb should accelerate faster than 2004 Proton Juara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Skoda Superb weights approximately 435 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.
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 Skoda Superb (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Skoda Superb will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Proton Juara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Proton Juara | 2004 Skoda Superb | |
| Make | Proton | Skoda |
| Model | Juara | Superb |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1094 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2810 mm |
