2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 283 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 400. 1976 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 2007 Chevrolet Lumina has manual transmission. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Lumina | 400 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1896 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 120 L |