2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic 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 2,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP) has 37 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 351 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. 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 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Colorado | Civic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2769 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1671 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
