2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Mustang would be higher. Both 2008 Chevrolet Lumina and 2000 Ford Mustang are equipped with a 3,791 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 135 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mustang. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Lumina | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 96.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |
