2008 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Spark
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Spark is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover LR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover LR2 would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Spark. (67 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Spark.
Because 2008 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Chevrolet Spark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 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 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Spark. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Spark. 2008 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 2013 Chevrolet Spark has manual transmission. 2013 Chevrolet Spark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover LR2 | 2013 Chevrolet Spark | |
Make | Land Rover | Chevrolet |
Model | LR2 | Spark |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3673 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2180 mm | 1597 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1522 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2375 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 35 L |