2001 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Astro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Astro would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (391 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Astro. (183 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 425 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2001 Chevrolet Astro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Astro. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Astro.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Chevrolet Astro | 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Astro | Corvette |
Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 5965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 391 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |