2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2002 Lotus Elise

To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 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 719 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise.

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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Elise. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 2002 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2002 Lotus Elise 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 2002 Lotus Elise
Make Chevrolet Lotus
Model Lumina Elise
Year Released 2008 2002
Body Type Sedan Roadster
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 3791 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 156 HP
Torque 305 Nm 180 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 97.1 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 89.3 mm
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.6 seconds 5.4 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1525 kg 806 kg
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 3790 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1150 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2310 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.6 L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 38 L


 

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