2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2012 Proton Arena
To start off, 2012 Proton Arena is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover LR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover LR2 would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (227 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2012 Proton Arena. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2012 Proton Arena.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Proton Arena. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover LR2 (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Proton Arena. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Proton Arena. 2009 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 2012 Proton Arena has manual transmission. 2012 Proton Arena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR2 | 2012 Proton Arena | |
| Make | Land Rover | Proton |
| Model | LR2 | Arena |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1500 mm |
