2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2005 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Charger (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Charger weights approximately 215 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. 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, 2005 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. (470 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. 2005 Dodge Charger 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. 2005 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 2005 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Lumina | Charger |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 5654 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 | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 529 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1828 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |