1990 Chevrolet Astro vs. 1999 Toyota Mega Cruiser
To start off, 1999 Toyota Mega Cruiser is newer by 9 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 30 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (153 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Astro should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Mega Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 955 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, 1999 Toyota Mega Cruiser (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Chevrolet Astro. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Mega Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Chevrolet Astro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Astro | 1999 Toyota Mega Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Astro | Mega Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 2850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3400 mm |
