2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 512 BB would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 125 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB.
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, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 512 BB has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB 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 | 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Lumina | 512 BB |
Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4942 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 355 HP |
Torque | 305 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 277 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 110 L |