2005 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Lumina and 2005 Land Rover Defender were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 455 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender 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 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, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Chevrolet Lumina | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Lumina | Defender |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2498 cc |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 305 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 19.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1603 kg | 2058 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |