2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1971 Opel GT
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel GT would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1971 Opel GT. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel GT.
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 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel GT. (152 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 1971 Opel GT | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Lumina | GT |
Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 53 L |