2008 Chevrolet Spark vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. (51 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1913 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. (69 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Spark.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Spark | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Spark | Defender |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 795 cc | 2402 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 795 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 75 L |