2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2005 Suzuki XL7
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Colorado and 2005 Suzuki XL7 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 Suzuki XL7 (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki XL7 weights approximately 107 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 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki XL7. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2005 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Colorado | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2768 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |
