2008 Chevrolet Spark vs. 1979 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Spark is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,335 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Spark weights approximately 55 kg more than 1979 Honda Civic.
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, 1979 Honda Civic (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. 1979 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Spark has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Spark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Spark | 1979 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Spark | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1335 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 40 L |
