2001 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 2001 Chevrolet Astro and 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 84 more horse power than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Astro should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 840 kg more than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (245 Nm). This means 2001 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Astro | 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Astro | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2270 mm |
