1987 BMW 320 vs. 1987 Chevrolet Astro
To start off, both 1987 BMW 320 and 1987 Chevrolet Astro were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 320 (189 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1987 Chevrolet Astro. (183 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1987 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 677 kg more than 1987 BMW 320.
Because 1987 Chevrolet Astro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 BMW 320. 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, 1987 Chevrolet Astro (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 320 | 1987 Chevrolet Astro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 320 | Astro |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
