1989 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1989 Holden Camira
To start off, both 1989 Chevrolet Lumina and 1989 Holden Camira were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,134 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Lumina (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1989 Holden Camira. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1989 Holden Camira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 365 kg more than 1989 Holden Camira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Lumina (237 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Holden Camira. (176 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Holden Camira. 1989 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1989 Holden Camira has manual transmission. 1989 Holden Camira 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 Holden Camira | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Lumina | Camira |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3134 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2580 mm |
