2005 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2005 Proton Juara
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2005 Proton Juara. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2005 Proton Juara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 535 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Mercedes-Benz C (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Proton Juara.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercedes-Benz C | 2005 Proton Juara | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Proton |
Model | C | Juara |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1094 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2400 mm |