From the Archive: 2013 Chevy Spark LS | 2013 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach

That’s a 2013 Chevy Spark LS that was at the 2013 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach. The Chevy Spark is a Korean subcompact that’s been in production 1998. The US version has been production since 2013. This is from the first generation, which was made between 2013 and 2016. The engine of this one is a 1.2 liter LL0 straight-4 that produces 86 horsepower and 83 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a 4-speed automatic. This car does 0-60 mph in 12.3 seconds and has a top speed of 108 mph.

1989 Volkswagen Rabbit LS | 2019 Mecum Auction in Kissimmee

That’s an ’89 Volkswagen Rabbit LS that was at the 2019 Mecum Auction in Kissimmee. The Volkswagen Golf/Rabbit is a subcompact that has been in production since 1974. This is from the second generation, which was made between 1983 and 1992. The engine of this one is a 1.6 liter EA827 straight-4 that produces 75 horsepower and 92 pound-feet of torque. The transmission of this one is a 5-speed manual.