2009 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (362 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 246 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina.
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 @ 4400 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2009 Chevrolet Lumina has manual transmission. 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Lumina | 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Lumina | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3030 mm |
