2010 Proton Arena vs. 2010 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2010 Proton Arena and 2010 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Opel Astra (197 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2010 Proton Arena. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2010 Proton Arena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Opel Astra weights approximately 350 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Opel Astra (262 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Proton Arena. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Proton Arena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Proton Arena | 2010 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Proton | Opel |
| Model | Arena | Astra |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |
