2004 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 570 kg more than 2013 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Astro.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Astro | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Astro | 911 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4491 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1978 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1303 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2450 mm |