1999 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 1983 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Starlet would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Tracker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Tracker (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Starlet. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Tracker should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Starlet.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1999 Chevrolet Tracker (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Starlet. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Tracker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Tracker | 1983 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Tracker | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1983 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2310 mm |
