2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2008 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Lumina and 2008 Honda CR-V 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 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 46 kg more than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Because 2008 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2008 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Lumina | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 58 L |
