2004 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Astro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Astro would be higher. 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 11 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (179 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Astro should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 335 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (255 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Astro | 2005 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Astro | Colt |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2972 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1620 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 95 L |
