2003 Holden Cruze vs. 2006 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2006 Toyota Hilux is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Holden Cruze. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Holden Cruze would be higher. At 2,692 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Hilux (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2003 Holden Cruze. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Cruze.
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, 2006 Toyota Hilux (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Cruze. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Holden Cruze | 2006 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Cruze | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2692 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3090 mm |
