2010 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2010 Hyundai ix35
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Colorado and 2010 Hyundai ix35 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai ix35. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai ix35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai ix35 weights approximately 413 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado.
Because 2010 Hyundai ix35 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai ix35 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, 2010 Hyundai ix35 (320 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai ix35 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | 2010 Hyundai ix35 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | Colorado | ix35 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1679 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2640 mm |
