2008 Chevrolet Spark vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Spark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Spark would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 470 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, 2010 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Spark.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Spark | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Spark | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
