2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2008 Lexus IS
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Lumina and 2008 Lexus IS were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 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 45 kg more than 2008 Lexus IS.
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 (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus IS. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 2008 Lexus IS has manual transmission. 2008 Lexus IS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2008 Lexus IS | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
Model | Lumina | IS |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 153 HP |
Torque | 305 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |