1989 Chevrolet APV vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 1996 Toyota Cresta is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Chevrolet APV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Chevrolet APV would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet APV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Cresta (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet APV. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 1989 Chevrolet APV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet APV weights approximately 170 kg more than 1996 Toyota Cresta.
Because 1996 Toyota Cresta 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 1996 Toyota Cresta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet APV, 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, 1996 Toyota Cresta (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Chevrolet APV. (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Chevrolet APV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet APV | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | APV | Cresta |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2740 mm |
