2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2005 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Colorado and 2005 Volvo C70 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Volvo C70. (161 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo C70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo C70 weights approximately 213 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo C70. (230 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2005 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Colorado | C70 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
