2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1966 Ferrari Dino

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 Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 5,667 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 573 kg more than 1966 Ferrari Dino.

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 (471 Nm) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari Dino. (188 Nm). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari Dino.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Lumina 1966 Ferrari Dino
Make Chevrolet Ferrari
Model Lumina Dino
Year Released 2008 1966
Body Type Pickup Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 5667 cc 1987 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 177 HP
Torque 471 Nm 188 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 215 km/hour 225 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1613 kg 1040 kg
Vehicle Length 3890 mm 4150 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1070 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 2350 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 65 L


 

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