2006 Chevrolet Spark vs. 2007 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Spark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Spark would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Spark (65 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Spark should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 1400.
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, 2007 Nissan 1400 (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Spark.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Spark | 2007 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Spark | 1400 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 45 L |
