2008 Chevrolet Spark vs. 2008 Acura CSX
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Spark and 2008 Acura CSX were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Acura CSX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Acura CSX weights approximately 463 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, 2008 Acura CSX (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Acura CSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Spark.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Spark | 2008 Acura CSX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Acura |
| Model | Spark | CSX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 155 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2700 mm |
