2004 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 8 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 294 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Volkswagen Touran (320 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Colorado | 2012 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Colorado | Touran |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 60 L |
