2001 Chevrolet Astro vs. 1995 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Astro is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Astro (183 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Astro should accelerate faster than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 195 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Astro.
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, 2001 Chevrolet Astro (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Astro | 1995 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Astro | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2550 mm |
