2009 BMW 120 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 120 would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 175 kg more than 2009 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120. 2009 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 120 | Colorado |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 72 L |