2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Vauxhall Carlton 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 293 kg more than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton.
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 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. (194 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 1987 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Chevrolet | Vauxhall |
Model | Lumina | Carlton |
Year Released | 2008 | 1987 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 471 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2740 mm |