2004 Proton Arena vs. 2004 Proton Perdana
To start off, both 2004 Proton Arena and 2004 Proton Perdana were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Proton Perdana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Proton Perdana (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2004 Proton Arena. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Proton Perdana should accelerate faster than 2004 Proton Arena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Proton Perdana weights approximately 180 kg more than 2004 Proton Arena. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Perdana (176 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Proton Arena. (126 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Proton Perdana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Proton Arena. 2004 Proton Perdana has automatic transmission and 2004 Proton Arena has manual transmission. 2004 Proton Arena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Proton Perdana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Proton Arena | 2004 Proton Perdana | |
Make | Proton | Proton |
Model | Arena | Perdana |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2640 mm |