2008 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Proton Juara
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 3 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 1,493 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 141 kg more 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, 2008 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, 2008 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 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 2005 Proton Juara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2005 Proton Juara | |
| Make | Honda | Proton |
| Model | Civic | Juara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1094 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2400 mm |
