2006 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1972 Chrysler New Yorker
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chrysler New Yorker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chrysler New Yorker would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (336 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1972 Chrysler New Yorker. (226 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1972 Chrysler New Yorker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 275 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 1972 Chrysler New Yorker (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. (470 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Chrysler New Yorker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Lumina | 1972 Chrysler New Yorker | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Lumina | New Yorker |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 336 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 477 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
