2012 Tata Nano vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, both 2012 Tata Nano and 2012 Chevrolet Colorado were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (300 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 2012 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 1100 kg more than 2012 Tata Nano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Colorado (433 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Tata Nano | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Tata | Chevrolet |
| Model | Nano | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 624 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 48 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 600 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3099 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1495 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1652 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 72 L |
