2006 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1995 Venturi 400
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Venturi 400 would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 600 kg more than 1995 Venturi 400.
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, 1995 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1995 Venturi 400 has manual transmission. 1995 Venturi 400 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 | 1995 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Venturi |
Model | Lumina | 400 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2500 mm |