2005 BMW 318 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 145 kg more than 2005 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 BMW 318 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 318 | Colorado |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |