2005 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2005 Dodge Durango
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Lumina and 2005 Dodge Durango were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Durango. (230 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 668 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina.
Because 2005 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Durango 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, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina (460 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Durango. (393 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Lumina | 2005 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Lumina | Durango |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5799 cc | 4703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 2328 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |
