2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1996 Ford Indigo
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Indigo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Indigo would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ford Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 443 kg more than 1996 Ford Indigo.
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, 1996 Ford Indigo (549 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (471 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 1996 Ford Indigo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Lumina | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 430 HP |
| Torque | 471 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2900 mm |
