2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2007 Fiat Idea
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Lumina and 2007 Fiat Idea were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 266 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Idea. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Idea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 463 kg more than 2007 Fiat Idea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Idea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 4800 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Idea. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Idea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 2007 Fiat Idea | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Lumina | Idea |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 15.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 47 L |
