1994 Toyota Century vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Century weights approximately 100 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet 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 Chevrolet Colorado (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Century. 1994 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Toyota Century | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
Model | Century | Colorado |
Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3210 mm |