2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2012 Lexus IS
To start off, 2012 Lexus IS 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 29 more horse power than 2012 Lexus IS. (306 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2012 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus IS weights approximately 106 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus IS. (375 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 2012 Lexus IS | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
Model | Lumina | IS |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 471 Nm | 375 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4636 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1415 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2731 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |