2005 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Astro and 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Astro (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (140 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Astro should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 810 kg more than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (160 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Astro | 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Astro | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 50 L |