2010 Lexus GS vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado

To start off, both 2010 Lexus GS and 2010 Chevrolet Colorado were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus GS (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus GS weights approximately 614 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, 2010 Lexus GS (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Lexus GS 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
Make Lexus Chevrolet
Model GS Colorado
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3500 cc 2901 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 340 HP 185 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 362 Nm 258 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type CVT Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1875 kg 1261 kg
Vehicle Length 4844 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1821 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1425 mm 1650 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.4 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.7 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 72 L


 

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