2009 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 (380 HP) has 18 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina. (362 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 weights approximately 84 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (530 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4. (434 Nm). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Lumina | 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Lumina | 365 GT4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 380 HP |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2710 mm |
