2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2005 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Colorado and 2005 Fiat Panda 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 (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (51 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 327 kg more than 2005 Fiat Panda. 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 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (89 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2005 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Colorado | Panda |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 35 L |
