1995 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Chevrolet Astro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Chevrolet Astro would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1995 Chevrolet Astro. (183 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1995 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 23 kg more than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Chevrolet Astro. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Chevrolet Astro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Astro | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Astro | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 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 | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1873 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1781 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3246 mm |
