1991 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Chevrolet Astro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Chevrolet Astro would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Astro (183 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Astro should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 221 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Chevrolet Astro (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Chevrolet Astro | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Astro | Defender |
Year Released | 1991 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3230 mm |