1994 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1994 Chevrolet Lumina. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1994 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 901 kg more than 1994 Chevrolet Lumina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Chevrolet Lumina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Chevrolet Lumina. (238 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Chevrolet Lumina | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Lumina | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3135 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 2316 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2860 mm |