2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (176 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 305 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 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2005 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Colorado | Discovery |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2770 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2550 mm |