2008 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Proton Juara
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Proton Juara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Proton Juara would be higher. At 1,799 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 275 kg more than 2003 Proton Juara.
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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Proton Juara. 2003 Proton Juara has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Proton Juara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2003 Proton Juara | |
Make | Honda | Proton |
Model | Civic | Juara |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1094 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2400 mm |