1993 Chevrolet S-10 vs. 1987 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet S-10 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet S-10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet S-10 (187 HP) has 58 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Cressida. (129 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet S-10 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet S-10 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1987 Toyota Cressida. 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, 1993 Chevrolet S-10 (319 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Cressida. (149 Nm). This means 1993 Chevrolet S-10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet S-10 | 1987 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | S-10 | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 129 HP |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2670 mm |
