2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2005 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Colorado and 2005 Ford Fiesta 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 101 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 607 kg more than 2005 Ford Fiesta. 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (110 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2005 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Colorado | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2768 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 966 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 42 L |
