2008 Chevrolet Spark vs. 2008 Rover 45
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Spark and 2008 Rover 45 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Rover 45 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 45 weights approximately 458 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 Rover 45 (160 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Spark.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Spark | 2008 Rover 45 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
Model | Spark | 45 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 9.3 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 | 778 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |