2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2006 GMC Envoy
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Colorado and 2006 GMC Envoy were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Envoy (300 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Envoy weights approximately 909 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, 2006 GMC Envoy (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2006 GMC Envoy | |
Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
Model | Colorado | Envoy |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2770 cc | 5359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2659 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 83 L |