2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Colorado and 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero 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 (176 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. (112 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 420 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. 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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
Model | Colorado | Pajero |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2770 cc | 1833 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 53 L |