1990 Chevrolet Astro vs. 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Astro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Astro would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Astro (183 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Astro should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 245 kg more than 1990 Chevrolet Astro.
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, 1990 Chevrolet Astro (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser. (299 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Astro | 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Astro | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |
