2011 Holden Colorado V6 vs. 2011 Holden Colorado Diesel

To start off, both 2011 Holden Colorado V6 and 2011 Holden Colorado Diesel were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Holden Colorado V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Holden Colorado V6 (210 HP) has 49 more horse power than 2011 Holden Colorado Diesel. (161 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Holden Colorado V6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Holden Colorado Diesel.

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, 2011 Holden Colorado Diesel (360 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Holden Colorado V6. (313 Nm). This means 2011 Holden Colorado Diesel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Holden Colorado V6.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Holden Colorado V6 2011 Holden Colorado Diesel
Make Holden Holden
Model Colorado Colorado
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Pickup Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 210 HP 161 HP
Torque 313 Nm 360 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors


 

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