2009 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2009 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Colorado and 2009 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Altima (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 695 kg more than 2009 Nissan Altima.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Colorado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Altima, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Altima (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Colorado | 2009 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Colorado | Altima |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2901 cc | 3490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |