2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2012 Peugeot iOn
To start off, 2012 Peugeot iOn 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. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 2012 Peugeot iOn. (63 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2012 Peugeot iOn. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 539 kg more than 2012 Peugeot iOn. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Peugeot iOn. (180 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Peugeot iOn.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 2012 Peugeot iOn | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
| Model | Lumina | iOn |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1619 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1475 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2550 mm |
