2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2005 Kia Pregio

To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Pregio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Pregio would be higher. At 2,770 cc, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2005 Kia Pregio. (81 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Pregio.

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, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Pregio. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Pregio.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Colorado 2005 Kia Pregio
Make Chevrolet Kia
Model Colorado Pregio
Year Released 2006 2005
Body Type Pickup Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2770 cc 2665 cc
Horse Power 173 HP 81 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4150 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 175 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 6 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 5270 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1700 mm 1980 mm
Wheelbase Size 3200 mm 2590 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 74 L 65 L


 

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