1995 Chevrolet Astro vs. 1995 Dodge Dakota
To start off, both 1995 Chevrolet Astro and 1995 Dodge Dakota were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Dodge Dakota (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1995 Chevrolet Astro. (183 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1995 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 306 kg more than 1995 Dodge Dakota.
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, 1995 Dodge Dakota (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Chevrolet Astro. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Chevrolet Astro. 1995 Dodge Dakota has automatic transmission and 1995 Chevrolet Astro has manual transmission. 1995 Chevrolet Astro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Dodge Dakota will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Astro | 1995 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Astro | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2850 mm |
