1978 Vauxhall Chevette vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 406 kg more than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Vauxhall Chevette | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Chevrolet |
| Model | Chevette | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1255 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |
