1989 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 108 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 270 kg more than 1989 Chevrolet Lumina.
Because 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Chevrolet Lumina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Chevrolet Lumina. (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Chevrolet Lumina | 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Lumina | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2320 mm |