1992 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Lumina (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1167 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Lumina.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Chevrolet Lumina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Chevrolet Lumina. (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Lumina | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Lumina | Defender |
Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 17.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1541 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2800 mm |