2004 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2011 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2011 Kia Sportage is newer by 7 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, 2011 Kia Sportage (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 11 kg more than 2011 Kia Sportage.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Colorado (252 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Colorado | 2011 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Colorado | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 55 L |
