2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 7 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 (176 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 84 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Colorado | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2770 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 95 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1834 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5286 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1775 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3246 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |