1999 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Lumina (156 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1198 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Lumina.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Chevrolet Lumina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Lumina. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Lumina. 1999 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 2011 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2011 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Lumina | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Lumina | Defender |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 75 L |
