2005 Proton Juara vs. 1986 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 2005 Proton Juara is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Reliant Scimitar (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2005 Proton Juara. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 2005 Proton Juara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Proton Juara weights approximately 165 kg more than 1986 Reliant Scimitar.
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, 1986 Reliant Scimitar (187 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Proton Juara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Proton Juara | 1986 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Proton | Reliant |
| Model | Juara | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1094 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2140 mm |
