2010 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2012 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Rexton 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 2 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Rexton. (183 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 754 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado.
Because 2012 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2012 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2012 SsangYong Rexton (402 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | 2012 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
| Model | Colorado | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 78 L |
