2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2006 Smart ForFour
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Colorado and 2006 Smart ForFour 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, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Smart ForFour (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
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 Smart ForFour, 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 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForFour. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2006 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Smart |
| Model | Colorado | ForFour |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 1467 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 50 L |
