2009 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1987 Volvo 760
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Volvo 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Volvo 760 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 182 more horse power than 1987 Volvo 760. (180 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1987 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Volvo 760 weights approximately 89 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 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Volvo 760. (258 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Lumina | 1987 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Lumina | 760 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 82 L |
