2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2004 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Durango. (230 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Durango weights approximately 625 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, 2004 Dodge Durango (393 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (340 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2004 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Lumina | Durango |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3565 cc | 4703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 2217 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 102 L |
