2002 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2006 Pontiac SV 6
To start off, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 is newer by 4 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, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Astro. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Astro.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Chevrolet Astro (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac SV 6. (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac SV 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Astro | 2006 Pontiac SV 6 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Astro | SV 6 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 95 L |
