1989 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2006 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2006 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 17 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 3,134 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Lumina. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1989 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 145 kg more than 1989 Chevrolet Lumina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Lumina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Chevrolet Lumina. (237 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Lumina | 2006 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Lumina | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3134 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3240 mm |
