2007 Lancia Ypsilon vs. 2007 Proton Arena
To start off, both 2007 Lancia Ypsilon and 2007 Proton Arena were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,467 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Proton Arena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Proton Arena (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Proton Arena should accelerate faster than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Proton Arena weights approximately 99 kg more than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon. 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, 2007 Proton Arena (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon. (104 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Proton Arena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lancia Ypsilon | 2007 Proton Arena | |
| Make | Lancia | Proton |
| Model | Ypsilon | Arena |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.8 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |
