2004 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2004 Maserati MC12
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Astro and 2004 Maserati MC12 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (2 cylinders), 2004 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 433 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 620 kg more than 2004 Maserati MC12.
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 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. (339 Nm). This means 2004 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Astro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Astro | 2004 Maserati MC12 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
| Model | Astro | MC12 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 623 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 88 L |
