2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Expedition 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. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 585 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 (530 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Expedition. (395 Nm). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Lumina | Expedition |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 232 HP |
Torque | 530 Nm | 395 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 2367 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 106 L |