1999 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Lumina (156 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 310 kg more than 1996 Toyota Carina. 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, 1999 Chevrolet Lumina (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina. 1999 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Lumina | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Lumina | Carina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2590 mm |
