1996 Fiat Vivace vs. 2005 Proton Juara
To start off, 2005 Proton Juara is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Vivace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Vivace would be higher. At 1,372 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Vivace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Proton Juara (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Vivace. (62 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Proton Juara should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Vivace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Proton Juara weights approximately 189 kg more than 1996 Fiat Vivace. 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, 1996 Fiat Vivace, 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, 1996 Fiat Vivace (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Vivace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Proton Juara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Vivace | 2005 Proton Juara | |
| Make | Fiat | Proton |
| Model | Vivace | Juara |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1094 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2400 mm |
