2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2004 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Pickup 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 @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Pickup. (132 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 52 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2004 Nissan Pickup (304 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2004 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Colorado | Pickup |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1713 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2960 mm |
