1996 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1996 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1996 Chevrolet Lumina and 1996 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 141 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Golf. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1996 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 370 kg more than 1996 Volkswagen Golf. 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, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volkswagen Golf. (116 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Lumina | 1996 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Lumina | Golf |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1391 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 311 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2480 mm |