2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1995 Porsche 968. (305 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1995 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 254 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968. 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (500 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. (470 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Lumina | 968 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 305 HP |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2410 mm |
