2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1988 Chevrolet Astro
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Astro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Astro would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (385 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Astro. (183 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 708 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1988 Chevrolet Astro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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 Corvette (522 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Astro. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Astro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 1988 Chevrolet Astro | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corvette | Astro |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
