2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Colorado | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 5968 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2690 mm |
