2006 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Caprice 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 (336 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 150 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, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2006 Chevrolet Lumina has manual transmission. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Lumina | 1988 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Lumina | Caprice |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 336 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2950 mm |
