2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1959 Fiat 750
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 750 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 294 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 1034 kg more than 1959 Fiat 750. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 1959 Fiat 750 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Lumina | 750 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1619 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 37 L |
