2006 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2003 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota 4Runner 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 (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2003 Toyota 4Runner. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 210 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina.
Because 2003 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota 4Runner will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota 4Runner. (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Lumina | 2003 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Lumina | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2800 mm |
