2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2005 Mazda RX-8
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Colorado and 2005 Mazda RX-8 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 281 kg more than 2005 Mazda RX-8.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2005 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Colorado | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2769 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1671 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |
