2006 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1964 Ferrari GTO
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1964 Ferrari GTO. (301 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1964 Ferrari GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 872 kg more than 1964 Ferrari GTO. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari GTO. (255 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari GTO. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari GTO has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Chevrolet Lumina | 1964 Ferrari GTO | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Lumina | GTO |
Year Released | 2006 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 255 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 878 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2410 mm |