2010 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2010 Suzuki Splash
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Colorado and 2010 Suzuki Splash 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 92 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Splash. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Splash. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 211 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Splash. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Splash, 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, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Splash. (118 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Splash.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | 2010 Suzuki Splash | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Colorado | Splash |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 11:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3715 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
