2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1990 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Aerostar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Aerostar 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 372 kg more than 1990 Ford Aerostar.
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 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 1990 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Lumina | Aerostar |
Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 143 HP |
Torque | 530 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3030 mm |