2006 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2008 Chrysler Crossfire

To start off, 2008 Chrysler Crossfire is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Lumina 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 121 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler Crossfire. (215 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler Crossfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler Crossfire weights approximately 65 kg more 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, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler Crossfire. (311 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler Crossfire.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Lumina 2008 Chrysler Crossfire
Make Chevrolet Chrysler
Model Lumina Crossfire
Year Released 2006 2008
Body Type Pickup Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5667 cc 3199 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 336 HP 215 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 470 Nm 311 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.1:1 10.1:1
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 1815 kg
Vehicle Length 5060 mm 4930 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14 L/100km 10.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 60 L


 

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