2004 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2003 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Astro is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 5,746 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 115 kg more than 2003 Ferrari 612.
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 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. (339 Nm). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Astro.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Astro | 2003 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Astro | 612 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 5746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 541 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 588 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1350 mm |