Ultimate 4 cyl tow vehicle.. update
I got some work done on the Ultimate 4 cyl Tow vehicle yesterday and today. The receiver hitch had some ugly stickers on it (big huge U-Haul... UGH!!!!!) as did the draw bar. So I spent some time...
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jerem0621 wrote:
Thanks Guys, You gotta understand.. This is the Ultimate 4 Cyl tow vehicle... for me. Because We own it. I never once said that its empirically the best 4 cyl tow vehicle ever.
However, its a heck of a good one. For example, comparing HP
Cummins 4bt - 105 hp
Jeep Liberty 4 cyl diesel - 160 hp
2014 CRV Honda 4 cyl - 185 hp
2013 GDI Kia Sorento - 191 HP
And for further comparison... the Astro van in 2005 was rated at 5500 lbs for a tow rating and had an earth shattering... 190 HP V6 (with a 4 speed) .... A whole 1 HP less than my GDI, 1650 lb tow rated Sorento with a 6 speed.
It may not be the BEST EVER 4 cyl tow vehicle... but its VERY VERY Good. And thats coming from a guy who use to pull with a V10 Crew Cab Dually.
Thanks!
Jeremiah
The Astro had 250-260 lbs. feet of torque. I have a Toyota Matrix...just a bit smaller than your car...and I would never tow with the Matrix.
We also had a '97 Astro...towed many places, including the Rockies.
Many (including me) would say that your car doesn't compare with the Astro as a tow vehicle....but it does compare closely with a Toyota Matrix, particularly with the 2.4 liter 4cylinder that is an option on the Matrix..
But everybody has to make their own decision about what to tow with. Good luck.
