2009 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1988 Ford RS 200
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford RS 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford RS 200 would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford RS 200 weights approximately 14 kg more than 2009 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, 1988 Ford RS 200 (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Colorado | 1988 Ford RS 200 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Colorado | RS 200 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2901 cc | 1804 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 116 L |