2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2009 Holden Caprice

To start off, 2009 Holden Caprice 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 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP) has 57 more horse power than 2009 Holden Caprice. (278 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2009 Holden Caprice.

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 (471 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Holden Caprice. (350 Nm). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Holden Caprice.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Chevrolet Lumina 2009 Holden Caprice
Make Chevrolet Holden
Model Lumina Caprice
Year Released 2007 2009
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5667 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 335 HP 278 HP
Torque 471 Nm 350 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 9.9 L/100km


 

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