2005 Chevrolet Astro vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Astro is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (220 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Astro. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 718 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 208.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Astro (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (241 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Astro | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Astro | 208 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1232 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 74 L |
