2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2006 Mazda Tribute
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Colorado and 2006 Mazda Tribute 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 22 more horse power than 2006 Mazda Tribute. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 1550 kg more than 2006 Mazda Tribute. 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 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda Tribute. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2006 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Colorado | Tribute |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2768 cc | 2262 cc |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 62 L |