1993 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1993 Volvo 460
To start off, both 1993 Chevrolet Lumina and 1993 Volvo 460 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,134 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Lumina (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1993 Volvo 460. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1993 Volvo 460. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 365 kg more than 1993 Volvo 460. 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, 1993 Chevrolet Lumina (237 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Volvo 460. (175 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Volvo 460. 1993 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1993 Volvo 460 has manual transmission. 1993 Volvo 460 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Lumina | 1993 Volvo 460 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Lumina | 460 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3134 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2510 mm |
