2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1987 Ferrari 412 GT
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari 412 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari 412 GT would be higher. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 360 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1987 Ferrari 412 GT has manual transmission. 1987 Ferrari 412 GT 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 | 1987 Ferrari 412 GT | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Lumina | 412 GT |
Year Released | 2008 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 340 HP |
Torque | 305 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 120 L |