2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2008 Proton Arena

To start off, both 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 851 kg more than 2008 Proton Arena.

Because 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Proton Arena. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Proton Arena. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2008 Proton Arena has manual transmission. 2008 Proton Arena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2008 Proton Arena
Make Jeep Proton
Model Grand Cherokee Arena
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2987 cc 1468 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 215 HP 0 HP
Torque 510 Nm 124 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 9.2:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100mph 9 seconds 13.7 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1886 kg 1035 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Height 1810 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 8.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 78 L 50 L


 

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