2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1978 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 555 kg more than 1978 Toyota Mark II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 1978 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Colorado | Mark II |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2590 mm |
