1998 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 865 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2011 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
Model | Land Cruiser | Colorado |
Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3378 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 303 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3210 mm |