2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (340 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 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 93 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. (470 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2007 Chevrolet Lumina has manual transmission. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Lumina | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
