2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2008 Holden Caprice
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Lumina and 2008 Holden Caprice were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Holden Caprice (530 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (470 Nm). This means 2008 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. 2008 Holden Caprice 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 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2008 Holden Caprice | |
Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
Model | Lumina | Caprice |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 344 HP |
Torque | 470 Nm | 530 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |