2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1990 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1990 Volkswagen Passat. (157 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1990 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 133 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volkswagen Passat. (225 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 1990 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Colorado | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
