2000 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2000 Mercury Tracer

To start off, both 2000 Chevrolet Astro and 2000 Mercury Tracer were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 47 kg more than 2000 Mercury Tracer.

Because 2000 Chevrolet Astro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mercury Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Astro will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Chevrolet Astro (339 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Tracer. 2000 Chevrolet Astro has automatic transmission and 2000 Mercury Tracer has manual transmission. 2000 Mercury Tracer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Chevrolet Astro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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