2004 Chevrolet Astro vs. 1983 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Astro is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 308 (230 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 449 kg more than 1983 Ferrari 308.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Astro (339 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 308. (255 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Astro | 1983 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Astro | 308 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2925 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 70 L |
