2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Proton Arena

To start off, both 2008 Ford Fiesta 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 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 92 kg more than 2008 Proton Arena.

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, 2008 Ford Fiesta (205 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Proton Arena. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Proton Arena.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ford Fiesta 2008 Proton Arena
Make Ford Proton
Model Fiesta Arena
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Hatchback Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1560 cc 1468 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 0 HP
Torque 205 Nm 124 Nm
Torque RPM 1500 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100mph 13.5 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 1127 kg 1035 kg
Vehicle Length 3920 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Height 1690 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 2490 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.9 L/100km 8.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 50 L


 

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