2008 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (270 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 905 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (395 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Colorado | 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Colorado | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 82 L |
