2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2013 GMC Acadia

To start off, 2013 GMC Acadia is newer by 6 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 51 more horse power than 2013 GMC Acadia. (284 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Acadia weights approximately 493 kg more 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, 2013 GMC Acadia, 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 (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Acadia.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Chevrolet Lumina 2013 GMC Acadia
Make Chevrolet GMC
Model Lumina Acadia
Year Released 2007 2013
Body Type Pickup Crossover
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 284 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 470 Nm 366 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1619 kg 2112 kg
Vehicle Length 5060 mm 5101 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 2003 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1846 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 3020 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 83 L


 

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