2003 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2003 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 1329 kg more than 2003 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Civic. (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Civic | 2011 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Civic | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
