2008 Proton Arena vs. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2008 Proton Arena and 2008 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 633 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, 2008 Volkswagen Sharan (211 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Proton Arena. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Proton Arena.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Proton Arena | 2008 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Proton | Volkswagen |
Model | Arena | Sharan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 124 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1668 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |