1978 Chevrolet Astrovette vs. 1978 Vauxhall Chevette

To start off, both 1978 Chevrolet Astrovette and 1978 Vauxhall Chevette were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar.

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. 1978 Chevrolet Astrovette has automatic transmission and 1978 Vauxhall Chevette has manual transmission. 1978 Vauxhall Chevette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chevrolet Astrovette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1978 Chevrolet Astrovette 1978 Vauxhall Chevette
Make Chevrolet Vauxhall
Model Astrovette Chevette
Year Released 1978 1978
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 56 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual


 

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