2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 Proton Juara

To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 2 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 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2005 Proton Juara. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2005 Proton Juara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 745 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.

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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Proton Juara.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2005 Proton Juara
Make Chevrolet Proton
Model Silverado Juara
Year Released 2007 2005
Body Type Pickup Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4807 cc 1094 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 295 HP 70 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 414 Nm 94 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1750 kg 1005 kg
Vehicle Length 5850 mm 3670 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1540 mm
Vehicle Height 1880 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 3650 mm 2400 mm


 

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