2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2006 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Colorado and 2006 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 88 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Yaris. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Yaris.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Yaris, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2006 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Colorado | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 1296 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 42 L |
