2005 Mazda 6 vs. 2001 Proton Juara
To start off, 2005 Mazda 6 is newer by 4 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda 6 (119 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2001 Proton Juara. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2001 Proton Juara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda 6 weights approximately 505 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, 2005 Mazda 6 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Proton Juara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda 6 | 2001 Proton Juara | |
| Make | Mazda | Proton |
| Model | 6 | Juara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1094 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2400 mm |
