2007 Proton Arena vs. 1995 Toyota Venture
To start off, 2007 Proton Arena is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Venture would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Venture (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Proton Arena. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Venture should accelerate faster than 2007 Proton Arena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Venture weights approximately 305 kg more than 2007 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, 1995 Toyota Venture (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Proton Arena. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Proton Arena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Proton Arena | 1995 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Proton | Toyota |
| Model | Arena | Venture |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
