2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 188 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Lumina | 911 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |