2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 422 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (205 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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2008 Ford Fiesta | 2011 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Fiesta | Colorado |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 185 HP |
Torque | 205 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1127 kg | 1549 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |