2006 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2001 Chrysler Viper
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chrysler Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chrysler Viper would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 2001 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. (336 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 160 kg more than 2001 Chrysler Viper.
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, 2001 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. (470 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Lumina | 2001 Chrysler Viper | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Lumina | Viper |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 7986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 336 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2450 mm |
