2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2005 Ford Explorer
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Colorado and 2005 Ford Explorer were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Ford Explorer. (158 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Explorer weights approximately 763 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Explorer (305 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2005 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Colorado | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2840 mm |
