2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2007 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Jazz 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 500 kg more than 2007 Honda Jazz.
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 Honda Jazz, 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 (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Jazz. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Jazz.
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2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2007 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Lumina | Jazz |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1337 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 82 HP |
Torque | 305 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 42 L |