2003 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2013 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2013 Nissan Titan is newer by 10 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Astro. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Titan weights approximately 334 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, 2013 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Astro. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Astro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Astro | 2013 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Astro | Titan |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 2284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2019 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 106 L |
