2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2005 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Colorado and 2005 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,917 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo XC90 (268 HP) has 93 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 445 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 Volvo XC90 (380 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2005 Volvo XC90 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 XC90 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Colorado | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2768 cc | 2917 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 268 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 2018 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
