2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 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 2,768 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S60 (247 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S60 weights approximately 40 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 Volvo S60 (361 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2013 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Colorado | S60 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2768 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 93 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2097 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1484 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
