1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1995 Chevrolet Astro
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Astro is newer by 38 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 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1995 Chevrolet Astro. (183 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1995 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 496 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1995 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, 1995 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 (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 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 1995 Chevrolet Astro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1995 Chevrolet Astro | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corvette | Astro |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2830 mm |
