1996 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2006 Toyota Fortuner
To start off, 2006 Toyota Fortuner is newer by 10 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Fortuner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Fortuner (235 HP) has 80 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Lumina. (155 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Fortuner should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 300 kg more than 2006 Toyota Fortuner.
Because 2006 Toyota Fortuner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Chevrolet Lumina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Fortuner 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, 2006 Toyota Fortuner (376 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Lumina. (251 Nm). This means 2006 Toyota Fortuner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | 2006 Toyota Fortuner | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Lumina | Fortuner |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 235 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 65 L |
