2008 Chevrolet Spark vs. 2008 Toyota Prius
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Spark and 2008 Toyota Prius were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Prius weights approximately 524 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 Toyota Prius (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Prius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. 2008 Toyota Prius has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Spark has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Spark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Spark | 2008 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Spark | Prius |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 76 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 45 L |
