2009 BMW 130 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 130 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 130 weights approximately 189 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. 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, 2009 BMW 130 (316 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 130 | 2011 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 130 | Colorado |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 72 L |