2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2005 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Colorado and 2005 Vauxhall Astra 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Astra. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 393 kg more than 2005 Vauxhall Astra. 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Astra. (130 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2005 Vauxhall Astra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Vauxhall |
| Model | Colorado | Astra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2768 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2620 mm |
