2012 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1300 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. 2013 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Chevrolet Colorado | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Colorado | Tundra |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2901 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2561 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3700 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |