2007 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Proton Arena
To start off, 2008 Proton Arena is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,799 cc, 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 245 kg more than 2008 Proton Arena.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Proton Arena. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Proton Arena. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Proton Arena.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2008 Proton Arena | |
Make | Honda | Proton |
Model | Civic | Arena |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1468 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |