2003 Proton Arena vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2003 Proton Arena and 2003 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (178 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2003 Proton Arena. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2003 Proton Arena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 295 kg more than 2003 Proton Arena. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Proton Arena. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Subaru Legacy (196 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Proton Arena. (126 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Proton Arena. 2003 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2003 Proton Arena has manual transmission. 2003 Proton Arena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Proton Arena | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Proton | Subaru |
| Model | Arena | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
