1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1987 Chevrolet Astro
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Astro is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1987 Chevrolet Astro. (183 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1987 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 519 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1987 Chevrolet Astro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Astro will offer significantly more control. 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Chevrolet Astro. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Chevrolet Astro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1987 Chevrolet Astro | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corvette | Astro |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2830 mm |
