1999 Chevrolet S-10 vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Carina 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 71 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet S-10 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1998 Toyota Carina. 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 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet S-10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet S-10 | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | S-10 | Carina |
Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1420 mm |