1996 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2005 Toyota Avensis is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Lumina 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 86 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (114 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 110 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Lumina.
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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Lumina | 2005 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Lumina | Avensis |
Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 311 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 82.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2700 mm |