2010 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. 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 3 more horse power than 2012 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 320.
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, 2012 BMW 320 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | 2012 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Colorado | 320 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| 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 | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 57 L |
