2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1985 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Soarer 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 433 kg more than 1985 Toyota Soarer.
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 @ 4800 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 1985 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Lumina | Soarer |
Year Released | 2008 | 1985 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
Torque | 471 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |