2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,667 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 604 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corona.
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 (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Lumina | Corona |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 68 HP |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2530 mm |
