2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2013 BMW M3
To start off, 2013 BMW M3 is newer by 8 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M3 (408 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M3 weights approximately 693 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, 2013 BMW M3 (400 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2013 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2013 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Colorado | M3 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 408 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0 : 1 |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4618 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 63 L |
