2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Colorado and 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 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 Chrysler PT Cruiser (220 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 306 kg more than 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will offer significantly more control. 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 Chrysler PT Cruiser (333 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Colorado | PT Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1713 kg | 1407 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 57 L |
