2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2003 Honda Accord
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Accord 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 37 more horse power than 2003 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 201 kg more than 2003 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Honda Accord (340 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2003 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2003 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Colorado | Accord |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2769 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1671 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |
