2005 Proton Juara vs. 2003 Rover 45
To start off, 2005 Proton Juara is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Rover 45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Rover 45 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Rover 45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Rover 45 (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Proton Juara. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 2005 Proton Juara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Rover 45 weights approximately 105 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, 2003 Rover 45, 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, 2003 Rover 45 (123 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Proton Juara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Proton Juara | 2003 Rover 45 | |
| Make | Proton | Rover |
| Model | Juara | 45 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1094 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2630 mm |
