1990 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe would be higher. At 2,616 cc (2 cylinders), 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Lumina. (108 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 270 kg more than 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Chevrolet Lumina (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Lumina | 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Lumina | RX 4 Coupe |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2520 mm |
