2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2002 Lexus GS
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lexus GS would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2002 Lexus GS. (215 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2002 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lexus GS weights approximately 41 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lexus GS. (296 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 2002 Lexus GS | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
Model | Lumina | GS |
Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1619 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |