2005 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1996 Ferrari F355
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari F355. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari F355 would be higher. At 5,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (377 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 314 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F355.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ferrari F355. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1996 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1996 Ferrari F355 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Chevrolet Lumina | 1996 Ferrari F355 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Lumina | F355 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 377 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 465 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 11.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1664 kg | 1350 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 82 L |