2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,565 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Crown. (176 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 92 kg more than 1983 Toyota Crown. 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 (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Crown. (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Lumina | Crown |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3565 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
