2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2008 Rover 75
To start off, 2008 Rover 75 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, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2008 Rover 75. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2008 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 77 kg more than 2008 Rover 75. 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, 2008 Rover 75, 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 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 75. (215 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 75. 2008 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 2007 Chevrolet Lumina has manual transmission. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 2008 Rover 75 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
Model | Lumina | 75 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |