2004 Chevrolet Astro vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Astro is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lotus Etna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lotus Etna would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Astro.
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, 1984 Lotus Etna (408 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. (339 Nm). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Astro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Astro | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Astro | Etna |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 331 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
