2010 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 44 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado.
Because 2012 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 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic, 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, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Civic | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Civic | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4503 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1753 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 72 L |
