2005 Opel Corsa vs. 2005 Proton Arena
To start off, both 2005 Opel Corsa 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 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Proton Arena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Proton Arena (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Opel Corsa. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Proton Arena should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Corsa weights approximately 116 kg more than 2005 Proton Arena.
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 Opel Corsa (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Proton Arena. (126 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Proton Arena.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Opel Corsa | 2005 Proton Arena | |
Make | Opel | Proton |
Model | Corsa | Arena |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 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 | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1181 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |