2008 Chevrolet Spark vs. 2008 Jeep Compass
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Spark and 2008 Jeep Compass were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Compass (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. (51 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Compass weights approximately 1175 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Jeep Compass is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Compass will offer significantly more control. 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 Jeep Compass (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. (70 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Spark.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Spark | 2008 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
| Model | Spark | Compass |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 2360 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 776 kg | 1951 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 51 L |
