2008 Chevrolet Spark vs. 2008 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Spark and 2008 Nissan Maxima were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 695 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 Nissan Maxima (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. (69 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Spark.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Spark | 2008 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Spark | Maxima |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 795 cc | 1994 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 69 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 141 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 20.6 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 795 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |