2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander 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 3,565 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Highlander (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 303 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Highlander 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, 2013 Toyota Highlander 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 (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Lumina | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3565 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 73 L |
