2004 Proton Arena vs. 2004 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2004 Proton Arena and 2004 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo S60 (247 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2004 Proton Arena. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2004 Proton Arena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo S60 weights approximately 501 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 Volvo S60 (330 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Proton Arena. (126 Nm). This means 2004 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Proton Arena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Proton Arena | 2004 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Proton | Volvo |
| Model | Arena | S60 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1468 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1566 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
