2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express is newer by 1 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 (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Express. (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Express.
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 @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Express. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Express | 2006 Chevrolet Lumina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Express | Lumina |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Van | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4802 cc | 5667 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 75 L |