2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2006 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Colorado and 2006 Lotus Elise were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 800 kg more than 2006 Lotus Elise.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Lotus Elise. 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2006 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Colorado | Elise |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2769 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 40 L |