2006 Chevrolet Spark vs. 2006 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Spark and 2006 SsangYong Rexton were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,198 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SsangYong Rexton (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 200 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 SsangYong Rexton (310 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Spark.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Spark | 2006 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
| Model | Spark | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 3198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.6 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 15.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 80 L |
