2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2012 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi 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 3,565 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (235 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. (185 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 103 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Suzuki Kizashi is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi will offer significantly more control. 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 (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 2012 Suzuki Kizashi | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Lumina | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3565 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |
