2004 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2009 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2009 Toyota iQ is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 3,458 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Colorado (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2009 Toyota iQ. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 856 kg more than 2009 Toyota iQ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Colorado (305 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota iQ. (118 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Colorado | 2009 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Colorado | iQ |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 1329 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 2985 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 32 L |
