2009 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1995 Honda NSX
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda NSX 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 82 more horse power than 1995 Honda NSX. (280 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda NSX weights approximately 109 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 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda NSX. 2009 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1995 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1995 Honda NSX 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 | 1995 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Lumina | NSX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
