1994 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1994 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, both 1994 Chevrolet Lumina and 1994 Hyundai Sonata were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Hyundai Sonata (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1994 Chevrolet Lumina. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 1994 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 9 kg more than 1994 Hyundai Sonata.
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, 1994 Chevrolet Lumina (238 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Hyundai Sonata. (231 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Lumina | 1994 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | Lumina | Sonata |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 91.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
