2012 Holden Colorado vs. 2012 BMW 640

To start off, both 2012 Holden Colorado and 2012 BMW 640 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Holden Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP) has 101 more horse power than 2012 Holden Colorado. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 2012 Holden Colorado.

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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Colorado. (313 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Colorado. 2012 BMW 640 has automatic transmission and 2012 Holden Colorado has manual transmission. 2012 Holden Colorado will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 640 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Holden Colorado 2012 BMW 640
Make Holden BMW
Model Colorado 640
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Pickup Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 2993 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 210 HP 311 HP
Torque 313 Nm 630 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 8-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors


 

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