1999 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Astro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Astro would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Astro (183 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Astro should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 125 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Astro.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Chevrolet Astro (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Astro | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Astro | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 14 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 2480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3710 mm |
