2010 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2013 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2013 Toyota Prius is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Prius. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Prius weights approximately 119 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado.
Because 2010 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 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Prius, 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, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | 2013 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Colorado | Prius |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4481 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1745 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 3.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
