2008 Chevrolet Spark vs. 2000 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Spark is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 350 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Spark.
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, 2000 Toyota Avensis (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Spark.
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2008 Chevrolet Spark | 2000 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Spark | Avensis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 60 L |