2006 Chevrolet Spark vs. 2006 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Spark and 2006 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Spark weights approximately 226 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2006 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Spark.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Spark | 2006 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Spark | Accord |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 65 L |
