2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2012 BMW 330
To start off, 2012 BMW 330 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 330 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW 330 (540 Nm) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 330 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 330 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Colorado | 330 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2769 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 57 L |
