2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1966 Ferrari 330
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 330 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 282 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 330.
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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 330. (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 330. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari 330 has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari 330 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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2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 1966 Ferrari 330 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Lumina | 330 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 296 HP |
Torque | 530 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |