2008 Chevrolet Lumina 3.8 S vs. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina 5.7 SS
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Lumina 3.8 S and 2008 Chevrolet Lumina 5.7 SS were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina 5.7 SS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina 5.7 SS weights approximately 104 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina 3.8 S.
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 5.7 SS (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina 3.8 S. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina 5.7 SS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina 3.8 S. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina 3.8 S has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Lumina 5.7 SS has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina 5.7 SS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina 3.8 S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Lumina 3.8 S | 2008 Chevrolet Lumina 5.7 SS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Lumina | Lumina |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5667 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 6.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
