2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1956 Porsche 356
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1956 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1956 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 755 kg more than 1956 Porsche 356. 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, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 1956 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Lumina | 356 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 858 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |
