2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,667 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 218 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.
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 (471 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (385 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Lumina | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 376 HP |
Torque | 471 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 306 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 89 L |