2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2011 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2011 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 6 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 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 357 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2011 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Colorado | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1544 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 58 L |
