2009 Chevrolet Spark vs. 2009 Lada Kalina
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Spark and 2009 Lada Kalina were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lada Kalina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Spark (65 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Spark should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lada Kalina weights approximately 285 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Lada Kalina (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Lada Kalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Spark.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Spark | 2009 Lada Kalina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lada |
Model | Spark | Kalina |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 65 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 149 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 795 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |