2001 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2001 Chrysler Voyager
To start off, both 2001 Chevrolet Astro and 2001 Chrysler Voyager were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 33 more horse power than 2001 Chrysler Voyager. (150 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Astro should accelerate faster than 2001 Chrysler Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 145 kg more than 2001 Chrysler Voyager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Chevrolet Astro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Chrysler Voyager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Chevrolet Astro (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chrysler Voyager. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chrysler Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Astro | 2001 Chrysler Voyager | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Astro | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 101 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2890 mm |
