2009 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2009 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Colorado and 2009 Nissan Qashqai were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Qashqai. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 415 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Qashqai. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado will offer significantly more control. 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 Chevrolet Colorado (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Qashqai. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Qashqai. 2009 Chevrolet Colorado has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan Qashqai has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan Qashqai will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Colorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Colorado | 2009 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Colorado | Qashqai |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |