2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2002 Proton Juara
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 3 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 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2002 Proton Juara. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2002 Proton Juara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 995 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Proton Juara. 2002 Proton Juara has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Proton Juara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2002 Proton Juara | |
| Make | Kia | Proton |
| Model | Sorento | Juara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1094 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1005 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2400 mm |
