2006 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2003 Ford Focus
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Focus would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (336 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 2003 Ford Focus. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 550 kg more than 2003 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Focus. (169 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Lumina | 2003 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Lumina | Focus |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 336 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
