1993 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2006 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet Astro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet Astro would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1993 Chevrolet Astro. (183 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1993 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 566 kg more than 1993 Chevrolet Astro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chevrolet Astro. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chevrolet Astro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Astro | 2006 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Astro | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 2461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2890 mm |
