2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1995 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Venturi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Venturi Coupe 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 57 more horse power than 1995 Venturi Coupe. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1995 Venturi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 337 kg more than 1995 Venturi Coupe. 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Venturi Coupe. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Venturi Coupe. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1995 Venturi Coupe has manual transmission. 1995 Venturi Coupe 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 | 1995 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Venturi |
| Model | Lumina | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3565 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| 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 | 1592 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2410 mm |
