2008 Pontiac G8 vs. 2008 Proton Arena
To start off, both 2008 Pontiac G8 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac G8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Pontiac G8 weights approximately 317 kg more than 2008 Proton Arena.
Because 2008 Pontiac G8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Pontiac G8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Proton Arena, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Pontiac G8 (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Proton Arena. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Pontiac G8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Proton Arena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Pontiac G8 | 2008 Proton Arena | |
| Make | Pontiac | Proton |
| Model | G8 | Arena |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1352 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |
