2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2005 Mazda Drifter
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Colorado and 2005 Mazda Drifter were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Drifter weights approximately 403 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (245 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2005 Mazda Drifter | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Colorado | Drifter |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 2499 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 21.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1590 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
