2005 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2005 Maserati Coupe

To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Lumina and 2005 Maserati Coupe were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,254 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Coupe (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 33 kg more than 2005 Maserati Coupe.

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, 2005 Maserati Coupe (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 2005 Maserati Coupe has manual transmission. 2005 Maserati Coupe 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.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Chevrolet Lumina 2005 Maserati Coupe
Make Chevrolet Maserati
Model Lumina Coupe
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 4254 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 196 HP 395 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 305 Nm 452 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 11.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1603 kg 1570 kg
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 88 L


 

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