1999 Chevrolet S-10 vs. 1995 Kia Sephia
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Kia Sephia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Kia Sephia 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 98 more horse power than 1995 Kia Sephia. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 should accelerate faster than 1995 Kia Sephia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet S-10 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1995 Kia Sephia. 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 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Kia Sephia. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet S-10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Kia Sephia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet S-10 | 1995 Kia Sephia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | S-10 | Sephia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2570 mm |
