2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2003 Holden Berlina
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Holden Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Holden Berlina 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 131 more horse power than 2003 Holden Berlina. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 14 kg more than 2003 Holden Berlina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (471 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Berlina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 2003 Holden Berlina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Lumina | Berlina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 471 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2950 mm |
