1985 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Astro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Astro would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1985 Chevrolet Astro. (183 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1985 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 653 kg more than 1985 Chevrolet Astro. 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Astro. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Astro. 2012 Land Rover LR4 has automatic transmission and 1985 Chevrolet Astro has manual transmission. 1985 Chevrolet Astro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Astro | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Astro | LR4 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2885 mm |
