2002 Ascari Ecosse vs. 2005 Chevrolet Astro
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Astro is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ascari Ecosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ascari Ecosse would be higher. At 4,722 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ascari Ecosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ascari Ecosse (396 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Astro. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 703 kg more than 2002 Ascari Ecosse.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Astro. (339 Nm). This means 2002 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Astro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ascari Ecosse | 2005 Chevrolet Astro | |
| Make | Ascari | Chevrolet |
| Model | Ecosse | Astro |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4722 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1910 mm |
