1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,680 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 426 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (471 Nm). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Corvette | Lumina |
Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5680 cc | 5667 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 471 Nm |
Top Speed | 327 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |