2005 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, both 2005 BMW 325 and 2005 Chevrolet Colorado were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (193 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (173 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 435 kg more than 2005 BMW 325.
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 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 325 | 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 325 | Colorado |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |