2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2005 Daewoo Espero
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Colorado and 2005 Daewoo Espero 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 Chevrolet Colorado (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2005 Daewoo Espero. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2005 Daewoo Espero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 852 kg more than 2005 Daewoo Espero. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Daewoo Espero, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daewoo Espero. (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daewoo Espero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2005 Daewoo Espero | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daewoo |
| Model | Colorado | Espero |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 50 L |
