1999 BMW 740 vs. 1999 Chevrolet S-10
To start off, both 1999 BMW 740 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 740 (283 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet S-10. (177 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet S-10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 740 weights approximately 445 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 BMW 740 (419 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet S-10. (332 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet S-10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 740 | 1999 Chevrolet S-10 | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 740 | S-10 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3130 mm |
