1971 Opel GT vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel GT would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1971 Opel GT. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel GT.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Opel GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado 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, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel GT. (152 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Opel GT | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Opel | Chevrolet |
| Model | GT | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1900 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 72 L |
