2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster 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 29 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (225 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
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 (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Lumina | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3565 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
