2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2007 Honda Element
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Lumina and 2007 Honda Element 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 169 more horse power than 2007 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 302 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina.
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 Honda Element, 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 (471 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 2007 Honda Element | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Lumina | Element |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 471 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 99 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1956 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |