2009 BMW 523 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2009 BMW 523 is newer by 3 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 2,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 175 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 523 | 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 523 | Colorado |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 102 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |