2005 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2005 TVR T 350
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Lumina and 2005 TVR T 350 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 TVR T 350 (345 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR T 350 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 430 kg more than 2005 TVR T 350.
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 Chevrolet Lumina (460 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 TVR T 350. (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 TVR T 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Lumina | 2005 TVR T 350 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | TVR |
| Model | Lumina | T 350 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5799 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1230 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |
