2008 Chevrolet Spark vs. 2006 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Spark is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Jazz would be higher. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Jazz weights approximately 270 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, 2006 Honda Jazz (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Spark.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Spark | 2006 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Spark | Jazz |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 82 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 170 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 | 778 kg | 1048 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 42 L |