2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1963 Steyr 700C

To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Steyr 700C would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 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 985 kg more than 1963 Steyr 700C.

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 (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 700C. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 700C. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1963 Steyr 700C has manual transmission. 1963 Steyr 700C 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.

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