2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2009 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 4 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 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Impala (234 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Chevrolet Impala (325 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2009 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2009 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Colorado | Impala |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2768 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |
