2004 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Colorado (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 404 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Colorado (305 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (240 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Colorado | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Colorado | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2740 mm |
