2000 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2001 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2001 SsangYong Korando is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Astro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Astro would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Astro (184 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2001 SsangYong Korando. (138 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Astro should accelerate faster than 2001 SsangYong Korando.
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, 2000 Chevrolet Astro (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 SsangYong Korando. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Astro | 2001 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
| Model | Astro | Korando |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2490 mm |
