Chevy Colorado

[AquaShrimp]

I'm thinking about getting a Chevy Colorado to replace my S-10.  The new Colorado comes in two varieties, a four-cylinder 185hp version and a five-cylinder 220hp version.  As of right now, my 6-cylinder S-10 only has 180hp.  My question is, would the 4-cyl Colorado be able to pull a boat? 

If you know anything about the Colorado, feel free to post.

[trax1]

I'd never go with a 4 cylinder engine, you turn the a/c on and you can feel the drop in power.

[DiabloTX]

Well, first off you need to define "boat".  There's "boats" and then there's "BOATS".

As a rule of thumb, it's better to have it and not need it than to not have it and need.

No replacement for displacement.

[FrodeMk3]

I'm thinking about getting a Chevy Colorado to replace my S-10.  The new Colorado comes in two varieties, a four-cylinder 185hp version and a five-cylinder 220hp version.  As of right now, my 6-cylinder S-10 only has 180hp.  My question is, would the 4-cyl Colorado be able to pull a boat? 

If you know anything about the Colorado, feel free to post.

Hmm...a five-cylinder? New one for GM. Heard that BMW or Mercedes had one at one time.

[AquaShrimp]

So wait a second here.  This four cylinder Colorado engine is producing more horsepower than my six cylinder S-10 engine.  The four cylinder is 2.9 liters, my six is 4.3 liters.  You get five more horsepower from the smaller engine.

By boat, I mean a 19 foot Rinker Fish and Ski.

[Bronk]

So wait a second here.  This four cylinder Colorado engine is producing more horsepower than my six cylinder S-10 engine.  The four cylinder is 2.9 liters, my six is 4.3 liters.  You get five more horsepower from the smaller engine.

By boat, I mean a 19 foot Rinker Fish and Ski.

Torque  gets that bugger rolling. That 4 banger will develop 185 hp but how much torgue does it produce?
Save yourself trans/clutch headaches, get the 6.

[AquaShrimp]

It has 195ft/lbs of torque.  I don't see how driving a vehicle with less torque is going to damage the transmission. If anything, I think it would be easier on the transmission, right?

[DiabloTX]

Torque gets you going.  It's what pulls stumps out of the ground.  If it strains pulling that boat it's going to take it out on the tranny, savvy?

[Elfie]

It's best to check out how much the Colorado is rated to tow with both engines, then check the weight of your boat. You might need to look at something else if the towing capacity isn't high enough. If you're going to be towing, I'd go with the larger engine for sure. As Diablo said, there's no replacement for displacement.

[DiabloTX]

Maximum trailering weight is 5500 lbs.

Max combo weight is 9000 lbs.