2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2005 Ford C-MAX
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Colorado and 2005 Ford C-MAX were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,768 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2005 Ford C-MAX. (104 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford C-MAX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 199 kg more than 2005 Ford C-MAX. 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford C-MAX. (146 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford C-MAX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2005 Ford C-MAX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Colorado | C-MAX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2768 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |
