2006 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1990 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Bandeirante. (97 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 314 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina.
Because 1990 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Bandeirante will offer significantly more control. 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 (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Bandeirante. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1990 Toyota Bandeirante has manual transmission. 1990 Toyota Bandeirante 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Lumina | 1990 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Lumina | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2290 mm |
