2004 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2006 Kia Sportage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 342 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2004 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (188 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Colorado | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Colorado | Sportage |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2770 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 188 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1658 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 58 L |