2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2001 Toyota Altezza
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Altezza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Altezza 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 386 kg more than 2001 Toyota Altezza.
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 (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Altezza.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2001 Toyota Altezza | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Lumina | Altezza |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 156 HP |
Torque | 530 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1396 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |