2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 2,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Toyota Corolla (300 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2009 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Colorado | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2769 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |
