2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado

To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Silverado and 2005 Chevrolet Colorado were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 907 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, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Silverado Colorado
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Pickup Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5359 cc 2770 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 295 HP 175 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 454 Nm 251 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 10.0:1
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2094 kg 1187 kg
Vehicle Length 5850 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1810 mm 1650 mm
Wheelbase Size 3650 mm 2880 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.2 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 72 L