2009 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 2 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, 2011 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 47 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.
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, 2011 Honda Civic, 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 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Colorado | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Colorado | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2901 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1313 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4458 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1397 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |