1996 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2010 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Korando is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina (155 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Korando. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 330 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Lumina.
Because 2010 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Chevrolet Lumina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Korando 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, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | 2010 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
| Model | Lumina | Korando |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 70 L |
