2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
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, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2006 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Colorado | Corvette |
Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2770 cc | 5733 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 76 L |