2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2010 BMW 650
To start off, 2010 BMW 650 is newer by 4 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 650 weights approximately 484 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 rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2010 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2010 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Colorado | 650 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2769 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4831 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2779 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |
