2009 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Colorado and 2009 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Smart ForTwo. 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 (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
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2009 Chevrolet Colorado | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Chevrolet | Smart |
Model | Colorado | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2901 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 2700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 1870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 33 L |