2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2005 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Colorado and 2005 Renault Clio 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 94 more horse power than 2005 Renault Clio. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 762 kg more than 2005 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Renault Clio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (252 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Clio. (185 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2005 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Colorado | Clio |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1797 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 48 L |
