2002 Cadillac Le Mans vs. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Cadillac Le Mans. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Cadillac Le Mans would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Le Mans weights approximately 141 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (471 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac Le Mans. (400 Nm). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac Le Mans.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Le Mans | 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Le Mans | Lumina |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 5667 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 471 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2940 mm |
