1999 Chevrolet S-10 vs. 1976 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volkswagen Polo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volkswagen Polo would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet S-10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1976 Volkswagen Polo. (39 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 should accelerate faster than 1976 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet S-10 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1976 Volkswagen Polo. 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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volkswagen Polo. (57 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet S-10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet S-10 | 1976 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | S-10 | Polo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2340 mm |
