2004 Citroen Xsara vs. 2004 Proton Arena
To start off, both 2004 Citroen Xsara and 2004 Proton Arena were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Proton Arena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Proton Arena (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2004 Citroen Xsara. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Proton Arena should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 126 kg more than 2004 Proton Arena.
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, 2004 Proton Arena (126 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen Xsara. (116 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Proton Arena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen Xsara | 2004 Proton Arena | |
Make | Citroen | Proton |
Model | Xsara | Arena |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |