2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2007 Ford C-MAX
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford C-MAX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford C-MAX would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 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 286 kg more than 2007 Ford C-MAX.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford C-MAX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford C-MAX. (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford C-MAX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2007 Ford C-MAX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Lumina | C-MAX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 113 HP |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1368 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 53 L |
