2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2005 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Colorado and 2005 Volvo V70 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 Volvo V70 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 33 kg more than 2005 Volvo V70.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Volvo V70 (320 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2005 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2005 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
Model | Colorado | V70 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2770 cc | 2519 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 320 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1713 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |