2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2012 BMW 135
To start off, 2012 BMW 135 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 21 kg more than 2012 BMW 135.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW 135 (406 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2012 BMW 135 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Colorado | 135 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2769 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1671 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 53 L |
