2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 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 632 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1998 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1998 Porsche 911 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 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Lumina | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 537 HP |
Torque | 530 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 74.4 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 | 1782 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |