2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado 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 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 645 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Colorado | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 72 L |
