1989 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1989 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 1989 Chevrolet Lumina and 1989 Volkswagen Polo 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 Chevrolet Lumina (108 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1989 Volkswagen Polo. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1989 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 540 kg more than 1989 Volkswagen Polo. 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 (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volkswagen Polo. (76 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volkswagen Polo. 1989 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1989 Volkswagen Polo has manual transmission. 1989 Volkswagen Polo 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 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Lumina | Polo |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |
