2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 394 kg more than 2006 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, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 1995 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Colorado | Caprice |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2769 cc | 4312 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2950 mm |
