2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2005 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Colorado and 2005 Mazda 3 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 Mazda 3. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 488 kg more than 2005 Mazda 3. 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 3. (145 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2005 Mazda 3 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Colorado | 3 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2768 cc | 1594 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 | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 145 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |