2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2005 Jeep Wrangler

To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Colorado and 2005 Jeep Wrangler were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Wrangler (191 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Jeep Wrangler (319 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2005 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Chevrolet Colorado 2005 Jeep Wrangler
Make Chevrolet Jeep
Model Colorado Wrangler
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Pickup SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2770 cc 3966 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 175 HP 191 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 319 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 8.8:1
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5270 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1720 mm 1840 mm
Wheelbase Size 3210 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 72 L


 

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