2005 Proton Juara vs. 2009 Tata Indica
To start off, 2009 Tata Indica is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Proton Juara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Proton Juara would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Tata Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Tata Indica (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Proton Juara. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tata Indica should accelerate faster than 2005 Proton Juara.
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, 2009 Tata Indica, 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, 2009 Tata Indica (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Proton Juara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Proton Juara | 2009 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Proton | Tata |
| Model | Juara | Indica |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1094 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2410 mm |
