1959 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2002 Chevrolet Astro
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Astro is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,636 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Astro. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 550 kg more than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Astro. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Astro.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Chevrolet Corvette | 2002 Chevrolet Astro | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Corvette | Astro |
Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4636 cc | 4294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2830 mm |