2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda NSX 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 20 kg more than 2005 Honda NSX.
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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2005 Honda NSX | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Lumina | NSX |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 241 HP |
Torque | 305 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |