2003 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2005 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2005 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Astro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Astro would be higher. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (294 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Astro. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 210 kg more than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
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, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (411 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Astro. (339 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Astro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Astro | 2005 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Astro | S-Type |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 294 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
