2005 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2001 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Astro is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lincoln LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lincoln LS would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lincoln LS (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Astro. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 263 kg more than 2001 Lincoln LS.
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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lincoln LS. (278 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Astro | 2001 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
| Model | Astro | LS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 68 L |
