2008 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2008 Proton Arena
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Captiva and 2008 Proton Arena were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 810 kg more than 2008 Proton Arena.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Captiva 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, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva 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, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Proton Arena. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Proton Arena.
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2008 Chevrolet Captiva | 2008 Proton Arena | |
Make | Chevrolet | Proton |
Model | Captiva | Arena |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2405 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 220 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |