2008 Chevrolet Spark vs. 2005 Daihatsu Naked
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Spark is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Daihatsu Naked. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Daihatsu Naked would be higher. At 995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Spark is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Daihatsu Naked weights approximately 32 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, 2005 Daihatsu Naked (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Daihatsu Naked will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. 2005 Daihatsu Naked 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. 2005 Daihatsu Naked will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Spark | 2005 Daihatsu Naked | |
Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
Model | Spark | Naked |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 659 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 63 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 60.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 37 L |