2009 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1985 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Crown 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 264 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Crown weights approximately 9 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 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Crown. 2009 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1985 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1985 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Lumina | 1985 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Lumina | Crown |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2700 mm |
