2009 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. 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 19 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 312 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Colorado | 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Colorado | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 66 L |
