2006 BMW 730 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 730 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 730 weights approximately 709 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW 730 (520 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 730 | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 730 | Colorado |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |