2008 Proton Arena vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Proton Arena is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Proton Arena is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Proton Arena weights approximately 117 kg more than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
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, 2008 Proton Arena (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (90 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Proton Arena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Proton Arena | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Proton | Toyota |
Model | Arena | Yaris |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1468 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 64 HP |
Torque | 124 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.6 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 66.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 918 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |