2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2012 Ascari A10
To start off, 2012 Ascari A10 is newer by 7 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 450 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ascari A10 weights approximately 93 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, 2012 Ascari A10 (560 Nm) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2012 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2012 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ascari |
| Model | Colorado | A10 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2636 mm |
