2005 Chevrolet Astro vs. 1986 Renault Alpine
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Astro is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Renault Alpine would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Renault Alpine (200 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Astro. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 768 kg more than 1986 Renault Alpine.
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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Alpine. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Astro | 1986 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Astro | Alpine |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |
