2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 553 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Lumina | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 232 HP |
Torque | 530 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 2335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 18.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 96 L |