2008 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado

To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,477 cc, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1069 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
Make Toyota Chevrolet
Model Land Cruiser Colorado
Year Released 2008 2010
Body Type SUV Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4477 cc 2901 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 221 HP 185 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 387 Nm 258 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.1:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2330 kg 1261 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Height 1770 mm 1650 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 17.6 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 141 L 72 L


 

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