2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2006 Nissan Quest
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Colorado and 2006 Nissan Quest were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 860 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.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2006 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Colorado | Quest |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2769 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 76 L |
