2001 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2006 Ascari A10
To start off, 2006 Ascari A10 is newer by 5 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 442 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Astro. (183 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 615 kg more than 2006 Ascari A10.
Because 2001 Chevrolet Astro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ascari A10. 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, 2006 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Astro. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Astro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Astro | 2006 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ascari |
| Model | Astro | A10 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2636 mm |
