2004 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Astro is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 205 kg more than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. (339 Nm). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Astro.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Astro | 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Astro | Corvette |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 5970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 544 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 68 L |