1999 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2007 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tundra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tundra (271 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Lumina. (156 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Lumina.
Because 2007 Toyota Tundra 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 2007 Toyota Tundra. 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, 2007 Toyota Tundra (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Lumina. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Lumina | 2007 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Lumina | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 424 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 100 L |
