2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2005 Proton Juara
To start off, both 2005 Kia Carnival and 2005 Proton Juara were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Carnival (142 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2005 Proton Juara. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2005 Proton Juara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 1073 kg more than 2005 Proton Juara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Proton Juara 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 2005 Proton Juara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival, 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, 2005 Kia Carnival (311 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Proton Juara. 2005 Proton Juara has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Carnival has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Carnival will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Proton Juara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Carnival | 2005 Proton Juara | |
| Make | Kia | Proton |
| Model | Carnival | Juara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 1094 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2078 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2400 mm |
