2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2008 Dodge Sprinter

To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Lumina and 2008 Dodge Sprinter were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 87 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Sprinter.

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 Dodge Sprinter (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Lumina 2008 Dodge Sprinter
Make Chevrolet Dodge
Model Lumina Sprinter
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3565 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 241 HP 154 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 380 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 1200 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 12 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 5910 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 2450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 3670 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 51 L


 

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