2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2009 Lexus LS
To start off, 2009 Lexus LS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lexus LS (357 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (176 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lexus LS weights approximately 115 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.
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, 2009 Lexus LS (466 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2009 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
| Model | Colorado | LS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 357 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 466 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 84 L |
