2005 Toyota Tundra vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tundra (282 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 767 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. 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 Toyota Tundra (430 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Toyota Tundra | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
Model | Tundra | Colorado |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4671 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 430 Nm | 258 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3270 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |