1999 Chevrolet S-10 vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Cresta would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet S-10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Cresta (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet S-10. (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet S-10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet S-10 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1996 Toyota Cresta.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 (332 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Cresta. (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet S-10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Cresta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet S-10 | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | S-10 | Cresta |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2740 mm |
