2005 Nissan Primera vs. 2005 Proton Arena
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Primera and 2005 Proton Arena were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Primera (137 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Proton Arena. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Primera should accelerate faster than 2005 Proton Arena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Primera weights approximately 408 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Nissan Primera (311 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Proton Arena. (126 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Proton Arena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Primera | 2005 Proton Arena | |
| Make | Nissan | Proton |
| Model | Primera | Arena |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2184 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1473 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
