1999 Audi S8 vs. 1999 Chevrolet S-10
To start off, both 1999 Audi S8 and 1999 Chevrolet S-10 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet S-10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi S8 (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet S-10. (177 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet S-10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Audi S8 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet S-10. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 (332 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi S8. (330 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet S-10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi S8 | 1999 Chevrolet S-10 | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | S8 | S-10 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4170 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3130 mm |
