2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2006 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Colorado and 2006 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,768 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fiesta. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 1223 kg more than 2006 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Fiesta. 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, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fiesta. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2006 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Colorado | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2768 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 45 L |
