2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. (195 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 188 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, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 1989 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Lumina | Caprice |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3565 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 95 L |
