1996 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2001 Honda Avancier
To start off, 2001 Honda Avancier is newer by 5 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 7 more horse power than 2001 Honda Avancier. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Avancier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Avancier weights approximately 110 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Lumina.
Because 2001 Honda Avancier 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, 2001 Honda Avancier 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Avancier. (205 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Avancier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | 2001 Honda Avancier | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Lumina | Avancier |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 2254 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 97 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 61 L |
