2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Colorado and 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 50 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (126 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 320 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (174 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
Model | Colorado | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2770 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 66 L |