2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1984 Daimler 4.2
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Daimler 4.2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Daimler 4.2 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 130 more horse power than 1984 Daimler 4.2. (205 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1984 Daimler 4.2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Daimler 4.2 weights approximately 217 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina.
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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Daimler 4.2. (314 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Daimler 4.2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 1984 Daimler 4.2 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daimler |
| Model | Lumina | 4.2 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2870 mm |
