2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1960 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 822 kg more than 1960 Toyota Corona.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Corona. (65 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Corona. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1960 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1960 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 1960 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Lumina | Corona |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 29 HP |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
