2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Colorado and 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix (200 HP) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 390 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. 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 Pontiac Grand Prix (298 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Colorado | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 3786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1577 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |
