2006 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2010 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2010 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 4 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 98 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 2010 Ford Transit Connect, 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 (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Lumina | 2010 Ford Transit Connect | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Lumina | Transit Connect |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1574 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4587 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 2014 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2911 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 58 L |