1990 Chevrolet Astro vs. 1990 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, both 1990 Chevrolet Astro and 1990 Ferrari Mondial were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Astro. (183 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 419 kg more than 1990 Ferrari Mondial.
Because 1990 Chevrolet Astro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Chevrolet Astro (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Astro | 1990 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Astro | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
