2004 Honda City vs. 2007 Proton Arena
To start off, 2007 Proton Arena is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda City would be higher. At 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Proton Arena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Proton Arena. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda City should accelerate faster than 2007 Proton Arena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Proton Arena weights approximately 95 kg more than 2004 Honda City.
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, 2007 Proton Arena (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Proton Arena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda City | 2007 Proton Arena | |
| Make | Honda | Proton |
| Model | City | Arena |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
