2009 Citroen Xsara vs. 2009 Proton Arena
To start off, both 2009 Citroen Xsara 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen Xsara (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Proton Arena. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2009 Proton Arena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 256 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 Xsara (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Proton Arena. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Proton Arena.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen Xsara | 2009 Proton Arena | |
Make | Citroen | Proton |
Model | Xsara | Arena |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1291 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |