2008 Chevrolet Spark vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Spark is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 62 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 Honda Civic (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Spark.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Spark | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Spark | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 10.3 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 | 778 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |