2004 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2013 BMW M5
To start off, 2013 BMW M5 is newer by 9 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 4,395 cc (10 cylinders), 2013 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M5 (493 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 135 kg more than 2013 BMW M5.
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, 2013 BMW M5 (519 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. (339 Nm). This means 2013 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Astro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Astro | 2013 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Astro | M5 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4863 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1846 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1469 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2889 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 19.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 70 L |
