1988 Dodge Spirit vs. 1988 Chevrolet Astro
To start off, both 1988 Dodge Spirit and 1988 Chevrolet Astro were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Astro (183 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1988 Dodge Spirit. (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Astro should accelerate faster than 1988 Dodge Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 579 kg more than 1988 Dodge Spirit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Chevrolet Astro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Dodge Spirit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1988 Chevrolet Astro (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Dodge Spirit. (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Dodge Spirit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Dodge Spirit | 1988 Chevrolet Astro | |
| Make | Dodge | Chevrolet |
| Model | Spirit | Astro |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1316 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |
