2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2011 GMC Envoy
To start off, 2011 GMC Envoy 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 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Envoy (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Envoy weights approximately 764 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, 2011 GMC Envoy (374 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2011 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2011 GMC Envoy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Colorado | Envoy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2769 cc | 4161 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1671 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 83 L |
