2002 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet Astro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet Astro would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Astro. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 530 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Astro. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Astro.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Chevrolet Astro | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Astro | 911 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.8 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 64 L |