2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2005 Subaru Baja
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Colorado and 2005 Subaru Baja were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,768 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Baja. (165 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Baja. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Baja weights approximately 11 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Baja. (226 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2005 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Colorado | Baja |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2768 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 165 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 79 mm |
| 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 | 1573 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |
