2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2007 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Lumina and 2007 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 407. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 33 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 Peugeot 407, 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 407. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 2007 Peugeot 407 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
Model | Lumina | 407 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2946 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1687 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 67 L |