2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2002 GMC Safari
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 GMC Safari would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 GMC Safari weights approximately 301 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
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 (471 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2002 GMC Safari | |
Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
Model | Lumina | Safari |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 187 HP |
Torque | 471 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |