2006 Hyundai Terracan vs. 1988 Chevrolet Astro
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Astro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Astro would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Astro (183 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Astro should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 267 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Astro.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2006 Hyundai Terracan (346 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Astro. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Astro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Terracan | 1988 Chevrolet Astro | |
| Make | Hyundai | Chevrolet |
| Model | Terracan | Astro |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2162 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2830 mm |
