2009 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 2009 Proton Arena
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Aveo and 2009 Proton Arena were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Aveo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Aveo (105 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Proton Arena. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Aveo should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2009 Proton Arena (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. (106 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Proton Arena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Aveo | 2009 Proton Arena | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Proton |
| Model | Aveo | Arena |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |
