2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1976 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 104 kg more than 1976 Plymouth Volare. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 1976 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
| Model | Lumina | Volare |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3565 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 117.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2870 mm |
