Spark LS vs Prairie
Chevrolet · Nissan
1/4 Mile winner
Spark LS
Beats the Prairie by 0.07s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Spark LS beats the Prairie by a hair, finishing 0.07 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Spark LS thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
98 hp
120 hp
0–100 km/h
10.9s
11s
Top speed
180 km/h
175 km/h
Engine
1.4L Inline-4 Gasoline
2.0L Inline-4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
127 Nm
170 Nm
Price
$14,395
$18,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Spark LS
Prairie
100 m
8.064s
8.063s
1/8 mile
11.927s
11.943s
1/4 mile
17.944s
18.010s
1 km
32.218s
32.491s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Spark LS is $14,395 vs $18,000 for the Prairie — a $3,605 gap. Power: Prairie makes 22 hp more (98 vs 120). Top speed: Spark LS runs to 180 km/h, 5 km/h higher than Prairie.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Spark LS or the Prairie?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Spark LS is faster, beating the Prairie by 0.07 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Spark LS vs the Prairie?
The Spark LS hits 100 km/h in 10.9 seconds, while the Prairie does it in 11 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Spark LS produces 98 hp; the Prairie produces 120 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Spark LS tops out at 180 km/h, and the Prairie reaches 175 km/h.
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