2009 Citroen C4 vs. 2009 Proton Arena

To start off, both 2009 Citroen C4 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 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C4 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Proton Arena. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Proton Arena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C4 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2009 Proton Arena. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Citroen C4 (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Proton Arena. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Proton Arena.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Citroen C4 2009 Proton Arena
Make Citroen Proton
Model C4 Arena
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1560 cc 1468 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 86 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 241 Nm 124 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 75.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 82 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 192 km/hour 155 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 12.4 seconds 13.7 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1355 kg 1035 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1500 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.7 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 50 L


 

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