2011 Hyundai Getz vs. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, both 2011 Hyundai Getz and 2011 Chevrolet Colorado were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Getz. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Getz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 362 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Getz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Hyundai Getz. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado 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, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Getz. (215 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Getz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Hyundai Getz | 2011 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Hyundai | Chevrolet |
| Model | Getz | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |
