2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor vs. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, both 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor weights approximately 539 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor, 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, 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor (345 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor has automatic transmission and 2011 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor | 2011 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Chevrolet |
| Model | Endeavor | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4846 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1869 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1768 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 72 L |
