2003 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2002 Honda S2000
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Astro is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Astro. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 685 kg more than 2002 Honda S2000.
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, 2003 Chevrolet Astro (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Chevrolet Astro | 2002 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Astro | S2000 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4292 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 58 L |