2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Colorado and 2005 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (165 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 369 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (248 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Colorado | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 79 L |
