2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Corvette and 2007 Chevrolet Lumina were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. (235 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 518 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Corvette | Lumina |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 3565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 398 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.1 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1573 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |