2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento 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 @ 5600 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 443 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina.
Because 2009 Kia Sorento 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, 2009 Kia Sorento 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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sorento. (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Lumina | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 14.6 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 | 2056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
