2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1994 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 84 kg more than 1994 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (523 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (471 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1994 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1994 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 1994 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Lumina | Corvette |
Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 5727 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 401 HP |
Torque | 471 Nm | 523 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |