2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2001 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche Carrera GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche Carrera GT would be higher. At 5,500 cc (10 cylinders), 2001 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT 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, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT (602 Nm) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2001 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Colorado | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 5500 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2710 mm |
