2009 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1994 Honda Today
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda Today 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 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 839 kg more than 1994 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 473 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Lumina | 1994 Honda Today | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Lumina | Today |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
