1999 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1999 Ferrari F355
To start off, both 1999 Chevrolet Lumina and 1999 Ferrari F355 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F355 (396 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Lumina. (156 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 100 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F355.
Because 1999 Ferrari F355 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 1999 Ferrari F355. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Ferrari F355 (373 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Lumina. (251 Nm). This means 1999 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Lumina. 1999 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1999 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1999 Ferrari F355 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 | 1999 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Lumina | F355 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2460 mm |
