2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra is newer by 6 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 467 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2011 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (252 Nm). This means 2011 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Colorado | Tundra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2770 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 544 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1797 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |