2006 Chevrolet Spark vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Spark and 2006 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 332 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. 2006 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2006 Chevrolet Spark has manual transmission. 2006 Chevrolet Spark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Spark | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Spark | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 86 L |
