1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 1199 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | |
Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
Model | 1000 TC Corsa | Lumina |
Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 5967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 88 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 1782 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2920 mm |