2008 Proton Arena vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Proton Arena is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1275 kg more than 2008 Proton Arena.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Proton Arena. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Proton Arena. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 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. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Proton Arena | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Proton | Toyota |
| Model | Arena | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1468 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 232 HP |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 96 L |
