1996 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina (200 HP) has 60 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (140 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (206 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Lumina | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 140 HP |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2440 mm |
