1998 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2012 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2012 Toyota Highlander is newer by 14 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 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Highlander (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Lumina. (155 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 280 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.
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, 2012 Toyota Highlander (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Lumina. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Lumina | 2012 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Lumina | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 73 L |
