2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2006 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 3,565 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (241 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 142 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
Because 2006 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred 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 (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2006 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Lumina | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3565 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
