1988-90 vs. 1996

[pengyou]

What are the practical differences between a 88-90 stretch awd Astro and a 96 awd astro? Ok, Ok, before every gets out their calculator, I know it is 6-8 years =D> I am talking about more practical things like torque, fuel efficiency, cost and availability of parts, interior room, etc.

I am guessing that with the 88-90 it would be easier to work with smog laws to do an engine swap. On the down side, I think the newer vans are a little bit safer - air bags, safety beams in the doors, etc.

[astroturf]

Here is a small list of differences link. http://media.gm.com/division/chevrolet/ ... tbkgnd.htm Hope this helps, Jim

[ihatemybike]

I'm a fan of the ODBII system. It's nice plugging something in and having the van tell me what's wrong.

[LiftedAWDAstro]

Well first thing 88 and 89 vans were all RWD and shorties. The AWD's and ext's came out in 1990. Engine power was 150 hp with a 200 hp HO available and the trans was a 700R4 which was mechanically controlled. Interior dashes and front ends were different as well.