2012 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2012 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Colorado and 2012 Fiat Panda were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 127 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 596 kg more than 2012 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Fiat Panda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Panda.
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2012 Chevrolet Colorado | 2012 Fiat Panda | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Colorado | Panda |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2901 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 953 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 35 L |