2012 Toyota Prius vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Toyota Prius is newer by 2 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 51 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Prius. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Prius weights approximately 170 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, 2012 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 2012 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 2012 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Prius | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
| Model | Prius | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1436 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4481 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1745 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 72 L |
