2010 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 640 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 669 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. 2012 BMW 640 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. 2012 BMW 640 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Colorado | 640 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1365 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
