1999 Chevrolet S-10 vs. 1992 Daihatsu Opti
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Daihatsu Opti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Daihatsu Opti 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 123 more horse power than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 should accelerate faster than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet S-10 weights approximately 840 kg more than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. (107 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet S-10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Daihatsu Opti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet S-10 | 1992 Daihatsu Opti | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
| Model | S-10 | Opti |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2370 mm |
