2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2000 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 125 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 550.
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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (588 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (531 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2000 Ferrari 550 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Lumina | 550 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 478 HP |
Torque | 531 Nm | 588 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 74.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 95 L |