2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 180 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 281 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Lumina | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1619 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2740 mm |
