2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,822 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 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 890 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (408 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Colorado | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2768 cc | 3822 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 17.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 64 L |
