1996 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2006 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V is newer by 10 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina (200 HP) has 52 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 460 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Lumina.
Because 2006 Honda CR-V 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, 2006 Honda CR-V 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 (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Lumina | 2006 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Lumina | CR-V |
Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 311 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2630 mm |