2003 Avanti Studebaker vs. 2003 Chevrolet S-10
To start off, both 2003 Avanti Studebaker and 2003 Chevrolet S-10 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,952 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Avanti Studebaker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Avanti Studebaker (321 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet S-10. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Avanti Studebaker should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet S-10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Avanti Studebaker weights approximately 1205 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Avanti Studebaker (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet S-10. (190 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Avanti Studebaker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet S-10.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Avanti Studebaker | 2003 Chevrolet S-10 | |
| Make | Avanti | Chevrolet |
| Model | Studebaker | S-10 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5952 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2675 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3410 mm | 3130 mm |
