2009 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1983 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Starlet 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 315 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Starlet. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 799 kg more than 1983 Toyota Starlet. 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Starlet. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Lumina | 1983 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Lumina | Starlet |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 40 L |
