2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza is newer by 4 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, 2011 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 2011 Toyota Venza, 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 (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Venza. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Lumina | Venza |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3565 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 67 L |
