2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2006 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2006 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lincoln Navigator (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1048 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, 2006 Lincoln Navigator (495 Nm) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2006 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2006 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
| Model | Colorado | Navigator |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2769 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1671 kg | 2719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 106 L |
