2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (443 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 294 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (583 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Colorado | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 443 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 92 L |
