2007 Proton Arena vs. 2010 Tata Indica
To start off, 2010 Tata Indica is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Proton Arena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Proton Arena would be higher. At 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Proton Arena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Proton Arena (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2010 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Proton Arena should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Tata Indica (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Proton Arena. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Proton Arena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Proton Arena | 2010 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Proton | Tata |
| Model | Arena | Indica |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 37 L |
