2001 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2001 Holden UTE
To start off, both 2001 Chevrolet Astro and 2001 Holden UTE 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 Holden UTE (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Astro. (183 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 395 kg more than 2001 Holden UTE.
Because 2001 Chevrolet Astro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Holden UTE. 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Holden UTE. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Holden UTE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Astro | 2001 Holden UTE | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Astro | UTE |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2950 mm |
