2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1965 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Corona 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 265 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 668 kg more than 1965 Toyota Corona. 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 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 1965 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Lumina | Corona |
Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 22.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |