2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1986 Rover 825
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Rover 825. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Rover 825 would be higher. At 2,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1986 Rover 825. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1986 Rover 825. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 195 kg more than 1986 Rover 825. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Rover 825 (268 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 1986 Rover 825 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 1986 Rover 825 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Colorado | 825 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2769 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 268 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1671 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
