2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2012 Suzuki Alto
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Alto 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 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Alto. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Alto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 302 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Alto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Alto. (90 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2012 Suzuki Alto | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Colorado | Alto |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11:01 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 3.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
