1999 Chevrolet S-10 vs. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser
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 Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,378 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet S-10. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet S-10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 500 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet S-10. (190 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet S-10.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet S-10 | 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | S-10 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2196 cc | 3378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 303 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2680 mm |