2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Porsche 928 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 29 more horse power than 1986 Porsche 928. (306 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1986 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 83 kg more than 1986 Porsche 928. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Lumina | 928 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1619 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
