2000 Chevrolet S-10 vs. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet S-10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet S-10 would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet S-10. (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet S-10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet S-10 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet S-10. (190 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet S-10.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet S-10 | 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | S-10 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2196 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2800 mm |