2004 Chevrolet Astro vs. 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Astro is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 695 kg more than 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (265 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Astro | 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Astro | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 265 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |