2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1990 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 2,770 cc, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1990 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Sierra.
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 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 1990 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Colorado | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 1598 cc |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2620 mm |
