2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2007 Suzuki SX4
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Lumina and 2007 Suzuki SX4 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 217 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki SX4. (118 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki SX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 158 kg more than 2007 Suzuki SX4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Suzuki SX4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki SX4 will offer significantly more control. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki SX4. (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki SX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 2007 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Lumina | SX4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 1909 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
