2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2005 Dodge Nitro
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Colorado and 2005 Dodge Nitro were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Nitro (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 194 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Nitro (319 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2005 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Colorado | Nitro |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2769 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 91 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1671 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2760 mm |
