2006 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2010 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, 2010 Saab 05-Sep 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 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 35 more horse power than 2010 Saab 05-Sep. (300 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2010 Saab 05-Sep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Saab 05-Sep weights approximately 178 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina.
Because 2010 Saab 05-Sep is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Saab 05-Sep 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Saab 05-Sep. (400 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Saab 05-Sep.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Lumina | 2010 Saab 05-Sep | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Saab |
| Model | Lumina | 05-Sep |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 2800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1928 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2837 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
