2009 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche 968 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 122 more horse power than 1994 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1994 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 968 weights approximately 139 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Lumina | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Lumina | 968 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 74 L |
