2004 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2004 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Astro and 2004 Vauxhall VX220 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 Vauxhall VX220 (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 1020 kg more than 2004 Vauxhall VX220.
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 @ 2800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Vauxhall VX220. (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Vauxhall VX220.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Astro | 2004 Vauxhall VX220 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Vauxhall |
| Model | Astro | VX220 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 36 L |
