2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 5 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 12 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. (323 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 158 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, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (471 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 2012 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Lumina | Camaro |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 323 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 471 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1812 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4836 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1389 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2852 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |