2004 Chevrolet Astro vs. 1985 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Astro is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Astro (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Astro should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 775 kg more than 1985 Toyota Soarer. 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, 2004 Chevrolet Astro (339 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Astro | 1985 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Astro | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 75 L |
