2006 Mazda DrifterX 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 Mazda DrifterX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda DrifterX would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2006 Mazda DrifterX. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda DrifterX.
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 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda DrifterX. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda DrifterX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda DrifterX | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Mazda | Chevrolet |
| Model | DrifterX | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
