2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1969 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corona. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 1969 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Colorado | Corona |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
