2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2009 Dodge Sprinter
To start off, 2009 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 2 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 3,565 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (155 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 368 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 2009 Dodge Sprinter (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 2009 Dodge Sprinter | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Lumina | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3565 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 7350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 4330 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 95 L |
