1998 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2007 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2007 Honda Pilot is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Lumina. (155 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Pilot weights approximately 500 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Lumina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Chevrolet Lumina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Pilot 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, 2007 Honda Pilot (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Lumina. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Lumina | 2007 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Lumina | Pilot |
Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3135 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 77 L |