2005 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 5,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 | 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
| Model | Lumina | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5800 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1664 kg | 1631 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
