2005 Proton Juara vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 5 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2005 Proton Juara. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Proton Juara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 315 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, 2010 Honda Civic, 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, 2010 Honda Civic (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Proton Juara. 2010 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 Proton Juara has manual transmission. 2005 Proton Juara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Proton Juara | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Proton | Honda |
| Model | Juara | Civic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1094 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2700 mm |
