2009 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2009 Toyota iQ
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Colorado and 2009 Toyota iQ were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2009 Toyota iQ. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 401 kg more than 2009 Toyota iQ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Colorado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota iQ, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota iQ. (118 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Colorado | 2009 Toyota iQ | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Colorado | iQ |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2901 cc | 1329 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 2985 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 32 L |