2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1973 Fiat 125
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 125 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 245 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 653 kg more than 1973 Fiat 125. 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 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 1973 Fiat 125 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Lumina | 125 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 1608 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
