2003 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2001 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Astro is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Astro. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 450 kg more than 2003 Chevrolet Astro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, both vehicles can yield 339 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2003 Chevrolet Astro | 2001 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Astro | Express |
Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
Body Type | Minivan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4292 cc | 4294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 102.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 15 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 6210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 2090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 117 L |