2007 Proton Arena vs. 2005 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2007 Proton Arena is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Arosa would be higher. 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 37 more horse power than 2005 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Proton Arena should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Proton Arena weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 Seat Arosa. 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Proton Arena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Proton Arena | 2005 Seat Arosa | |
Make | Proton | Seat |
Model | Arena | Arosa |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1467 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 67.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 18 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 34 L |