2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2003 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 8,195 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Viper weights approximately 67 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, 2003 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2003 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Colorado | Viper |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2769 cc | 8195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 102.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 100.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |
