2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Proton Arena
To start off, 2010 Proton Arena is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1140 kg more than 2010 Proton Arena.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Proton Arena. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Proton Arena. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Proton Arena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Proton Arena | |
| Make | Land Rover | Proton |
| Model | Discovery | Arena |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 86 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 50 L |
