2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (242 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 175 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Corvette (488 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (328 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Corvette | Colorado |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 328 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |