2008 BMW 118 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 2 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, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118.
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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (181 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118. 2008 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 2006 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 118 | Colorado |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2770 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 101.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 74 L |