1998 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2005 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2005 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (282 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Lumina. (155 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 758 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Lumina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (441 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Lumina. (251 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Lumina | 2005 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Lumina | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 2268 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 99 L |
