2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Colorado and 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 287 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. 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 (252 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (213 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Colorado | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 2376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 100 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1797 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 59 L |
