2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1990 Honda NSX
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,565 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1990 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 187 kg more than 1990 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 1990 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Lumina | NSX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3565 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
