2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2004 Proton Arena
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Express is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Proton Arena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Proton Arena would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2004 Proton Arena. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2004 Proton Arena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1341 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Proton Arena. (126 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Proton Arena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2004 Proton Arena | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Proton |
| Model | Express | Arena |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2610 mm |
