2007 Chevrolet Spark vs. 2007 Peugeot 307
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Spark and 2007 Peugeot 307 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 307 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Spark. (65 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Spark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 598 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Spark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2007 Peugeot 307 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Spark.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Spark | 2007 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
| Model | Spark | 307 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 12 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 795 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 60 L |
