2006 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2006 Lexus LX
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Lumina and 2006 Lexus LX were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2006 Lexus LX. (275 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus LX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lexus LX weights approximately 15 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina.
Because 2006 Lexus LX 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, 2006 Lexus LX 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus LX. (450 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus LX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Lumina | 2006 Lexus LX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
| Model | Lumina | LX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 96 L |
