2008 Chevrolet Spark vs. 2008 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Spark and 2008 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sportage (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. (51 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sportage weights approximately 892 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 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. (69 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Spark.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Spark | 2008 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Spark | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 795 cc | 1991 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 141 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 20.6 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 795 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 58 L |
