2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2006 Kia Magentis
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Colorado and 2006 Kia Magentis 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 (4 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Kia Magentis. (165 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Magentis.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Kia Magentis. 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Magentis. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Magentis.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2006 Kia Magentis | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Colorado | Magentis |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2770 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 65 L |