2006 Chevrolet Spark vs. 1990 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Spark is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Sierra (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. (65 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Spark weights approximately 68 kg more than 1990 Ford Sierra.
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, 1990 Ford Sierra (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Spark.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Spark | 1990 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Spark | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2620 mm |
