2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2012 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2012 Toyota Hilux is newer by 6 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 2,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 228 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2012 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Colorado | Hilux |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2769 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |