2008 Proton Arena vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Proton Arena is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,786 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 123 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, 2005 Toyota Corolla (170 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Proton Arena. (124 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Proton Arena.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Proton Arena | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Proton | Toyota |
Model | Arena | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 130 HP |
Torque | 124 Nm | 170 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1158 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |