1996 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 16 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 41 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 154 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Lumina.
Because 2012 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Lumina | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 159 HP |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3250 mm |
