2007 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2007 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Colorado and 2007 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (150 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (194 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | 2007 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Colorado | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
