2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2006 Chrysler Voyager
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Colorado and 2006 Chrysler Voyager were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 28 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler Voyager. (145 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler Voyager.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler Voyager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler Voyager. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2006 Chrysler Voyager | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Colorado | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 2429 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 75 L |
