2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2000 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 2,770 cc, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Mark II. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Mark II.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Mark II. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Mark II. 2000 Toyota Mark II has automatic transmission and 2006 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Mark II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2000 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Colorado | Mark II |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 1988 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 73 L |
