2004 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 494 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. (339 Nm). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Astro.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Astro | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Astro | Corvette |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 575 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1244 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 68 L |