2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Colorado 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 67 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 1056 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza. 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Colorado | Avanza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 91.3 mm |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 45 L |
