2010 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2004 BMW Z4
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW Z4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW Z4 would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 185 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW Z4 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW Z4. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW Z4. 2004 BMW Z4 has automatic transmission and 2010 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW Z4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Chevrolet Colorado | 2004 BMW Z4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Colorado | Z4 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2901 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |