2006 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt is newer by 1 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 2,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt weights approximately 79 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. (211 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Cobalt | Colorado |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2196 cc | 2769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 251 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 102 mm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1671 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 72 L |