2004 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2004 Dodge Caravan
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Astro and 2004 Dodge Caravan were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 10 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Caravan. (180 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Astro should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 248 kg more than 2004 Dodge Caravan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Chevrolet Astro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Chevrolet Astro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Caravan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Caravan. (285 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Caravan.
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2004 Chevrolet Astro | 2004 Dodge Caravan | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Astro | Caravan |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3310 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 285 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1707 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 76 L |