2007 BMW Z4 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2007 BMW Z4 is newer by 1 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 2,770 cc, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Z4 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (173 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW Z4. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Z4 | 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Z4 | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2770 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 74 L |
