1989 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1989 Dodge Shadow
To start off, both 1989 Chevrolet Lumina and 1989 Dodge Shadow were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Dodge Shadow (175 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Lumina. (108 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Dodge Shadow should accelerate faster than 1989 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 92 kg more than 1989 Dodge Shadow.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1989 Dodge Shadow (278 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Chevrolet Lumina. (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Dodge Shadow will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Chevrolet Lumina. 1989 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1989 Dodge Shadow has manual transmission. 1989 Dodge Shadow will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Lumina | 1989 Dodge Shadow | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Lumina | Shadow |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1288 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2470 mm |
