2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1986 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 5,967 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 600 kg more than 1986 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 (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 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 1986 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 1986 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Lumina | Soarer |
Year Released | 2008 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
Torque | 530 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |