1995 BMW 316 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 316 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 84 more horse power than 1995 BMW 316. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 316 weights approximately 49 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado.
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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 316. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 316 | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 316 | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |
