2005 Toyota Echo vs. 2001 Proton Juara
To start off, 2005 Toyota Echo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Proton Juara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Proton Juara would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Echo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Echo (115 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2001 Proton Juara. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Echo should accelerate faster than 2001 Proton Juara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Proton Juara weights approximately 90 kg more than 2005 Toyota Echo.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Toyota Echo (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Echo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Proton Juara. 2001 Proton Juara has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Echo has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Echo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Proton Juara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Echo | 2001 Proton Juara | |
| Make | Toyota | Proton |
| Model | Echo | Juara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1094 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2400 mm |
