2011 Toyota Yaris vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 651 kg more than 2011 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Yaris, 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, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Yaris. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Yaris | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
| Model | Yaris | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1500 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1049 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1689 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 72 L |
