2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2010 BMW 550
To start off, 2010 BMW 550 is newer by 5 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 550 weights approximately 1053 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, 2010 BMW 550 (609 Nm) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2010 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2010 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Colorado | 550 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 2240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3066 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
