2006 Chevrolet Spark vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Spark is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,077 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Spark (65 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Spark should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Spark weights approximately 378 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2006 Chevrolet Spark (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Spark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Spark | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Spark | Corolla |
Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 65 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 60 L |