2006 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. (336 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina.
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 Corvette (540 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. (470 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Lumina | 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Lumina | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 336 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
