2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2008 Ferrari F430
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Lumina and 2008 Ferrari F430 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 111 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
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 (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari F430. (466 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari F430. 2008 Ferrari F430 has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Lumina has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ferrari F430 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2008 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Lumina | F430 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 4308 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 490 HP |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 466 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 22 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 95 L |
