2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2005 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Durango (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 500 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 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, 2005 Dodge Durango (393 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2005 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Colorado | Durango |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 4702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 102 L |
