2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Colorado and 2006 Porsche Cayman 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 Porsche Cayman (242 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 450 kg more than 2006 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Porsche Cayman. 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 Porsche Cayman (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2006 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Colorado | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 64 L |
