2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2006 Suzuki Aerio
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Colorado and 2006 Suzuki Aerio 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 (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Aerio. (155 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Aerio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 675 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Aerio. 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 Suzuki Aerio. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Aerio.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2006 Suzuki Aerio | |
Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
Model | Colorado | Aerio |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2770 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 50 L |