2004 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1996 Ford Indigo
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Indigo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Indigo would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ford Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Indigo (430 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 286 kg more than 1996 Ford Indigo.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Ford Indigo (549 Nm) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. (252 Nm). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Colorado | 1996 Ford Indigo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Colorado | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2900 mm |
