2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 8 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1299 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Colorado | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 2486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 16.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |
